Chief Procurement Officer

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 266,700 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO up to 6 weeks

401(k) match

Health, dental & vision

PSLF education benefits

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Volunteer time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in Washington, DC, seeks a Chief Procurement Officer to lead procurement and travel functions, align priorities with enterprise strategy, and drive modernization and cost optimization. You will shape supplier relationships and policy, oversee third‑party risk, and advance strategic initiatives for efficiency.

The role reports to the CFO, requires 15+ years in procurement leadership, and offers a comprehensive benefits package and work location

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher required in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement transformation and vendor management.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and oversee strategic vendor oversight programs with measurable outcomes.
• Drive cost productivity and working capital improvements across the organization.
• Produce regular performance metrics and executive-level reporting.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, law, accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business intelligence tools

Job description

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC‑registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports. Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality, keeping investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind. We are hiring mission‑driven professionals interested in a career with purpose, competitive benefit offerings, and work‑life flexibility. If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well‑being of our valued team members. Some of the features of our comprehensive Total Rewards package include:

• Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range, based on data‑driven market analysis, for each job posting. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role in Washington, DC (Headquarters) is $266,700 / year – $400,000 / year. Team members may also be eligible for performance‑based discretionary awards.
• Work Location – Staff will be assigned to the Washington, DC (Headquarters) office or another office as approved by the PCAOB.
• Generous paid time off – Up to 6 weeks annually, in addition to 12 federal holidays, and 2 floating holidays and a year‑end break December 28 – 31 2026.
• Highly competitive 401(k) match and savings options – Immediate vesting and contributions matched dollar for dollar, up to 7 percent of eligible compensation. Roth in‑plan conversion available.
• Comprehensive and competitive health benefit offerings – Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Supportive paid family leave benefits – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and up to 16 weeks paid caregiver leave.
• Life insurance benefits – Basic life and AD&D insurance provided; supplemental insurance also available.
• Education benefits – PCAOB staff qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We also offer student loan repayment assistance, staff college tuition assistance, and college coach program support.
• Well‑being and family resources – Mental health and well‑being resources, paid volunteer time, emergency child/adult dependent back‑up care services, family‑forming assistance, discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program (EAP), health advocate program, and more.
• Commuter benefits – Tax‑free employer subsidy and pre‑tax employee deductions.

Position Summary

The PCAOB has a full‑time, regular position for a Chief Procurement Officer at its Washington, DC office. The Chief Procurement Officer will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for the direction, strategic oversight, and ongoing management of the PCAOB’s procurement and travel departments. The role involves partnering with the PCAOB Division and Office leaders to align procurement priorities with enterprise strategy and cost optimization, and delivering innovative and impactful acquisition strategies to enable the PCAOB to meet its mission effectively and efficiently. The Chief Procurement Officer will lead the end‑to‑end transformation and modernization of the existing procurement function into a strategic, data‑driven business partner for the PCAOB by implementing best practices with a focus on vendor oversight and third‑party risk, establishing KPIs, enhancing market analysis and business intelligence, and establishing a business partner model for effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management within the PCAOB. The role will also maintain responsibility for organization‑wide policies and procedures related to a centralized acquisition function, and oversee the travel and travel security programs for all PCAOB Board Members and staff, managing and overseeing the travel and business expense program, the travel security program, and recommending approval of exceptions to the travel and business expense reimbursement policy, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement an effective stakeholder engagement framework to optimize procurement value, influence and involvement in existing long‑term planning and budget processes.
• Establish a strategic vendor oversight program with measurable business outcomes and controls to quickly identify and address contractual issues with vendors.
• Develop an effective third‑party risk program with a focus on assessing and identifying risks that could impede the reputation, safety, security, and/or financial success of the PCAOB.
• Enhance the process for the full sourcing lifecycle (business strategy, technical requirements, requests for proposals, supplier evaluations) by acting as a strategic partner.
• Lead high‑value, mission‑critical contract negotiations on behalf of the PCAOB, applying executive‑level commercial judgment to optimize terms, manage risk, and deliver measurable business value.
• Proactively participate in the formulation and implementation of short, medium, and long‑term strategies for the PCAOB divisions and offices that have an impact on business results and organizational efficiencies, including cost controls.
• Drive flexible and nimble procurement practices to include strategic managed services provider partnerships, incentive‑based contracts to encourage exceptional services and solutions delivery, as well as flexible IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity) procurement contracts when the exact times or quantities of future deliveries are unknown.
• Influence executive decisions on sourcing strategy, investment priorities, risk, sustainability, and innovation.
• Oversee and set procurement standards for technical vendors as well as for D/O staff who manage technical vendors (including AI technical vendors).
• Deliver sustainable, multi‑year cost productivity and working capital outcomes.
• Drive enterprise‑wide contract compliance and spend governance by identifying savings opportunities, reducing leakage, and minimizing out‑of‑policy or unbudgeted spending.
• Build and sustain executive‑level relationships across the PCAOB and with key vendors and service providers to align procurement strategies with organizational priorities, strengthen supplier performance, and deliver measurable business value.
• Regularly collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization (accounts payable, finance, and budget) to continue enhancing end‑to‑end processes.
• Lead continuous automation and modernization, including use of AI, of procurement and travel business processes.
• Provide regular reporting, performance metrics, and analysis to senior management and set targets to progress from baseline benchmarks.
• Provide strategic oversight and planning of the PCAOB’s enterprise travel, travel security, and corporate card programs, including management of third‑party vendors, crisis response protocols, and security incidents, and risk‑based recommendations to protect corporate travelers and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Communicate outcomes of incidents and alerts with the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Operating Officer and others as needed on actions taken to resolve incidents.
• Across all functions, continually review and assume a leadership role to drive change to improve efficiencies for the organization, including advancing digital capabilities, using modern technology, AI and analytics to improve speed, visibility and decision quality.
• Continuously contribute to the improvement of the procurement and travel functions by monitoring performance, steadily raising expectations, providing coaching, and adjusting the organization and business processes to achieve results.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing procurement organization by setting clear expectations, strengthening capabilities, managing performance, supporting advancement, resolving workplace issues, and fostering accountability for results.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, law, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive procurement, supplier or vendor management experience, particularly in creating a procurement savings framework including setting standards for technical vendor managers in the business, leading systems initiatives, overseeing managed services provider, technology contracts, and delivering financial and operational results.
• Demonstrated in‑depth experience in strategic sourcing, supplier governance, contract negotiations, and effective enterprise risk management.
• Strong executive presence and service orientation, with the ability to anticipate stakeholder needs, build trusted advisory relationships, and deliver procurement solutions that advance enterprise priorities.
• Demonstrated success in influencing senior executives, business leaders and leading through both authority and collaboration.
• Extensive experience in procurement transformation, to include the use of modern technology tools (i.e. AI), digital enablement and change leadership.
• In‑depth knowledge and experience leading effective and efficient enterprise travel management services.
• Ability to lead and drive positive change and create the conditions to allow team members to continuously innovate and leverage existing and new technologies effectively.
• Strong business acumen to cultivate internal and external business connections and effectively lead change management processes related to modernization efforts and technology in a multi‑faceted work environment.
• Strategic, systems‑oriented thinker with strong judgment and the ability to operate effectively amid changing risks, stakeholder needs, and external conditions.
• Proven relationship management skills, including the ability to align leaders and harmonize competing priorities across divisions/offices and with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information, develop actionable recommendations, and present effectively to senior leadership, the Board and external audiences.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively in a technologically sophisticated environment.
• High ethical standards, objectivity, and diplomacy with the ability to influence.
• Superior attention to detail, time management, and the ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business intelligence tools, with the ability to leverage data, analytics, and executive‑level dashboards and reporting to inform procurement strategy, travel and business expense performance management, and overall decision‑making.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification or equivalent.

Leadership and Management Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive a positive “tone at the top” of the organization and hold others accountable for doing the same.
• Ensures that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with the highest ethical standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Must be able to motivate and inspire employees at all levels of the organization in order to enhance team commitment and individual performance.
• Proven ability to develop, coach, and mentor staff, providing constant feedback and clear direction.
• Ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals and incentivizing collaborative behavior.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Strong ability to build credibility, organize effectively, solve problem quickly and communicate clearly.
• Possesses the balance and emotional intelligence required to meet the diverse needs of the divisions/offices.
• Proven ability to navigate and resolve various types of conflict in a timely and productive manner.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.