Sr Vice President Procurement Services

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• →Set enterprise procurement strategy and lead integrated contracting, purchasing, materials management, and supplier diversity operations.
• →Ensure contracts and purchases are competitively sourced, cost-effective, and administered in accordance with public procurement standards, agency policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• →Set clear rules, procedures, and ways to measure results so the department stays accountable, follows requirements, manages risk, and delivers reliable service.
• →Keep Executive leaders and the Board informed about purchasing plans, major contracts, market changes, risks, and results.
• →Develop and direct departmental budgets, workforce plans, and operating priorities; address budget variances and ensure alignment with capital and financial plans.
• →Build a high-performing procurement services team through talent selection, development, succession planning, accountability, and empowerment.
• →Advance supplier inclusion, vendor performance, and stakeholder partnerships that support DART’s mission and community commitments.
• →Modernize procurement through analytics, technology, process improvement, strategic sourcing, and the adoption of leading best practices.
• →Performs other duties as assigned.

Open until qualified applicants are identified.

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may substitute for stated minimums, excluding required diplomas, licenses, or certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible procurement, contracting, or supply management experience, including five years managing and leading professional teams.
• Executive command of public-sector procurement, contract administration, cost and pricing, materials management, supplier diversity, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated success translating agency strategy into measurable procurement, financial, operational, and stakeholder outcomes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively, communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, and present information to the Board.
• Proven ability to lead transformation, use data and technology effectively, develop talent, and build trusted internal and external partnerships.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs and deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills, with proficiency in standard computer applications used for presentations, reports, analysis, and day-to-day business activities.
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) designation preferred; Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or a comparable professional certification may be accepted.
• Promotes organizational excellence through leadership development, succession planning, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other related duties as assigned.