Assistant Director, Procurement Operations & Projects

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA invites applications for an Assistant Director – Department of Procurement to support the Director in overseeing procurement activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency across city projects.

This role leads Project Managers and Business Process Analysts, manages high-impact projects, champions process improvements, and coordinates with cross-department stakeholders to deliver procurement excellence and value for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years in procurement or project management, with 3+ years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma certifications, and experience in large-scale project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering procurement projects.
• Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Contribute to the optimization of workflows and the integration of technology to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Assist in mitigating risks and ensuring procurement activities comply with regulations and standards.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Track and report on project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and using data to optimize results.
• Assist with policy development and provide recommendations for process improvements and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Atlanta, GA invites applications for an Assistant Director – Department of Procurement to support the Director in overseeing procurement activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency across city projects.

This role leads Project Managers and Business Process Analysts, manages high-impact projects, champions process improvements, and coordinates with cross-department stakeholders to deliver procurement excellence and value for residents.