Deputy Procurement Director

Bucks County, PA; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bucks County is seeking a Deputy Procurement Director to assist in planning, directing and administering centralized procurement functions. You will support the Director to ensure compliance with procurement laws, County policies and best practices while promoting efficiency, transparency and fiscal responsibility.

The role involves leading procurement staff, managing complex solicitations, and collaborating with Finance, IT, and County departments to align workflows and ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in public-sector purchasing or procurement.
• CPPO/CPPB/NIGP-CPP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Effective leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, contracts, and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining changes to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Oversee County procurement operations, including competitive solicitations, purchasing, contract administration and supplier management.
• Manage complex procurements, including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and other solicitation methods.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with federal, state, local laws, grant requirements, and County policies.
• Provide guidance to County departments regarding procurement policy and requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and departments to coordinate procurement requirements.
• Lead the e-procurement module within the ERP system, overseeing workflows and records.
• Develop procurement training and standard operating procedures for staff and departments.
• Lead and develop procurement staff through assignments, reviews, and training.
• Review and approve requisitions, PO's, contracts, amendments and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Computer/VDT ability

Education

CPPO/CPPB/NIGP-CPP preferred

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Procurement Director assists in planning, directing, and administering the County’s centralized purchasing and procurement functions. This position supports the Director in ensuring compliance with state and local procurement laws, County policies, and best practices while promoting efficiency, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Director in overseeing County procurement operations, including competitive solicitations, purchasing, contract administration and supplier management.
• Manage complex procurements, including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Qualifications (RFQs), Request for Information (RFI), and other solicitation methods.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, grant requirements, County policies, and departmental objectives.
• Assist in resolving complex procurement issues and provide authoritative guidance to County departments regarding procurement policy and solicitation requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and County departments to coordinate procurement requirements and align workflows.
• Serve as the procurement business lead for the e-procurement module within the County’s ERP environment, overseeing purchasing workflows, system controls, supplier records, and process improvements.
• Develop and deliver procurement training, guidance and standard operating procedures for procurement staff and County departments.
• Lead and develop procurement staff: assign work, performance reviews, training and professional development.
• Review and approve requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, amendments and change orders within delegated authority.
• Maintain procurement documentation and records to support audit readiness, public accountability, and defensible procurement and award decisions.
• Act on behalf of the Director and perform delegated responsibilities in their absence.
• Performs additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in public-sector purchasing or procurement.
• Professional certification such as CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, or equivalent preferred.
• Effective leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, contracts, and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain system and process changes to non-technical users.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands: (Check all that apply)

X

Stooping

X

Pushing

Climbing

X

Crouching

X

Pulling

X

X

Kneeling

X

X

Standing

X

X

Talking

X

Turning

X

Reaching

X

Hearing

X

X

X

Depth Perception

X

Mobility

X

Lifting: (Check one)

Carrying: (Check one)

Sedentary

(Up to 10 lbs)

Sedentary

(Up to 10 lbs)

X

Light

(Up to 20 lbs)

X

Light

(Up to 20 lbs)

Medium

(Up to 50 lbs)

Medium

(Up to 50 lbs)

(Up to 100 lbs)

(Up to 100 lbs)

Very Heavy

(Over 100 lbs)

Very Heavy

(Over 100 lbs)

Aptitudes: (Check all that apply)

Form perception

X

Problem solving

X

Motor coordination

X

Working speed (ex.wpm)

X

X

X

Computer/VDT ability

X

General learning ability

X

Clerical perception

X

Environmental Conditions: (Check all that apply)

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Temperature changes

Wet conditions

Humid conditions

Exposure to fumes

Exposure to blood and body fluids

Noise and vibration

Exposure to chemicals

Inclement weather conditions;

Inside/outside weather conditions

X

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position:

Deputy Procurement Director

Job ID 6771 Category Full-Time Exempt, Salaried Status Open Procurement Department Salary Pay Rate Range: $90,000 - $100,000 SalaryBased on Experience Posted October 23, 2026 2:00 PM Closing November 20, 2026 2:00 PM