Chief Procurement & Contracts Officer

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community College of Denver seeks a Director of Procurement and Contracts to lead the procurement function for goods, services, and construction. The role ensures transparent, ethical spending and compliance with the Colorado Procurement Code and federal guidance.

The executive oversees high-stakes solicitations, contract negotiations, and capital projects, shaping policy and driving digital transformation while promoting DEI and sustainable sourcing across the campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive professional experience in public procurement, contract administration, or supply chain management.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience managing a professional team.
• Must hold or obtain COPROU Basic Procurement Certificate within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Policy Development (35%).
• Policy Oversight: drafting, interpretation, and auditing of college policies related to purchasing, travel, and disbursements.
• Process Innovation: digital transformation through automated workflows, AI-driven processing, and e-procurement systems.
• DEI & Sustainability: expand MWBE vendor pool and sustainable sourcing practices.
• High-Value Solicitations: manage RFPs, IFBs, and documented quotes; authorize vendor selections.
• Contract Negotiation: negotiate terms, SLAs, and net terms to manage risk and pricing.
• Legal Liaison: handle bid protests and contract claims with legal counsel.
• Capital Construction: oversee procurement for complex construction projects.
• Program Administration & Fiscal Control: oversee P-Card and Travel card programs; audits and compliance.
• Budget Management: develop and monitor department budget and KPIs.
• Personnel Management & Campus Training: supervise staff; deliver campus-wide training on procurement workflows and ethics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Policy oversight

Process innovation

DEI & sustainability

Solicitations management

Contract negotiation

Legal liaison

Capital construction

Program administration

Audit & compliance

Budget management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA) or JD

Tools

e-procurement systems

AI-driven invoice processing

Job description

Community College of Denver seeks a Director of Procurement and Contracts to lead the procurement function for goods, services, and construction. The role ensures transparent, ethical spending and compliance with the Colorado Procurement Code and federal guidance.

The executive oversees high-stakes solicitations, contract negotiations, and capital projects, shaping policy and driving digital transformation while promoting DEI and sustainable sourcing across the campus.