Assistant Director, Procurement & Projects

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

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks an Assistant Director – Department of Procurement to help lead procurement operations and guide high-impact projects. You will work closely with the Director, Project Managers, and analysts to drive efficiency and compliance across departments.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in procurement or project management, with 3+ years in leadership support. PMP/Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred; bachelor's degree required with a master's preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in procurement or project management
• 3+ years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Operations Support: Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and the successful delivery of procurement projects.
• Project Management: Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Contribute to the optimization of workflows and the integration of technology to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Assist in mitigating risks and ensuring procurement activities comply with regulations and standards.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and using data to optimize results.
• Policy Implementation: Assist with policy development and provide recommendations for process improvements and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Process optimization

Collaboration & communication

Data-driven decision making

Leadership support

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Atlanta seeks an Assistant Director – Department of Procurement to help lead procurement operations and guide high-impact projects. You will work closely with the Director, Project Managers, and analysts to drive efficiency and compliance across departments.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in procurement or project management, with 3+ years in leadership support. PMP/Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred; bachelor's degree required with a master's preferred.