Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, DGS

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of General Services seeks a Deputy Chief Procurement Officer to lead policy, supplier engagement, and statewide procurement initiatives that improve efficiency, fairness, and transparency across all state purchases. This is a senior leadership role with broad authority to shape standards, drive reform, and elevate performance across agencies.

You will direct policy development, oversee high‑value procurements, coordinate cross‑bureau training, manage

Qualifications

• Six years of strategic procurement experience, including four years in an administrative managerial capacity; and a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business logistics, business management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training with a minimum of three years of management.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Experience with Pennsylvania state government procurement (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Policy Leadership: Direct procurement policy development, interpretation, and continuous improvement.
• Supplier Engagement: Guide outreach and development efforts to improve supplier readiness and participation.
• Procurement Oversight: Oversee COSTARS team and Complex procurement for high‑value and high‑risk state procurements.
• Compliance Review: Oversee audit functions, corrective actions, and quality assurance processes.
• Strategic Coordination: Align policies, training, and procedures across the bureau with senior leadership.
• Team Direction: Guide managers and staff to support effective service delivery.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Administrative leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Job description

THE POSITION

Step into a key leadership role as the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer with the Department of General Services. This position offers the chance to shape procurement policy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and guide critical statewide initiatives. Your leadership will help drive efficiency, fairness, and transparency across Commonwealth purchasing. Join the Bureau of Procurement for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

THE POSITION

Step into a key leadership role as the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer with the Department of General Services. This position offers the chance to shape procurement policy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and guide critical statewide initiatives. Your leadership will help drive efficiency, fairness, and transparency across Commonwealth purchasing. Join the Bureau of Procurement for an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads major procurement policy, supplier development, and oversight functions that support efficient and consistent purchasing across the Commonwealth. The work helps guide bureau operations, strengthen supplier engagement, and ensure policies align with strategic goals. As a Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Policy Leadership: Direct procurement policy development, interpretation, and continuous improvement
• Supplier Engagement: Guide outreach and development efforts to improve supplier readiness and participation
• Procurement Oversight: Oversight of COSTARS team, conducting procurements on behalf of local Pennsylvania entities, and the Complex procurement team, conducting high-value and high-risk procurements on behalf of Pennsylvania state agencies
• Compliance Review: Oversee audit functions, corrective actions, and quality assurance processes
• Strategic Coordination: Work closely with senior leaders to align policies, training, and procedures across the bureau
• Team Direction: Provide guidance to managers and staff to support effective service delivery

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Six years of strategic procurement experience, including four years in an administrative managerial capacity; and a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business logistics, business management, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, with a minimum of three years of management experience.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Experience with Pennsylvania state government procurement

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.