Chief Procurement Officer

City of New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Orleans is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to lead the city’s procurement function in New Orleans, LA. This on-site, full-time role directs procurement policy, governance, and competition processes to deliver transparent, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing for municipal needs.

Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, bid management, vendor performance oversight, risk mitigation, and leveraging data and technology to drive efficiency and accountability across

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement and supply management experience, incl. strategic sourcing.
• Experience in government or municipal procurement preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial, and data interpretation skills.
• Proven leadership and cross-department collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; advanced degree or CPP/CPPO/CPSM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities, policies, and practices for the City.
• Lead competitive bidding processes and ensure compliance with laws.
• Direct supply management operations and vendor performance oversight.
• Mitigate risk and leverage data/technology to improve efficiency and accountability.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Procurement Governance

Public Sector Procurement

Data Interpretation

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Budgetary Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Supply Chain/Finance

CPP/CPPO/CPSM preferred

Job description

Role Description The Chief Procurement Officer is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in New Orleans, LA, responsible for overseeing all procurement activities for the City. This position manages the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure transparent, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. Day-to-day responsibilities include directing supply management operations, leading competitive bidding processes, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and municipal guidelines. The Chief Procurement Officer collaborates closely with city departments to understand operational needs, optimize supply chain performance, and drive strategic purchasing initiatives that support budgetary and service goals. The role also involves supervising procurement staff, monitoring vendor performance, mitigating risk, and using data and technology to improve efficiency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Procurement and Supply Management, including strategic sourcing, vendor selection, and purchasing governance.
• Proven experience leading public sector or large organizational procurement functions, preferably in a government or municipal environment.
• Excellent analytical, financial, and data interpretation skills to evaluate proposals, budgets, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Effective leadership and people management capabilities, including team development, performance coaching, and cross-department collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional procurement certification (e.g., CPP, CPPO, CPSM) is preferred.