Procurement Projects Lead — Ops & Strategy

Atlanta International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Department of Procurement. This role oversees procurement activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives efficiency by leading project managers and business analysts.

You will collaborate across departments, manage high-impact projects, and contribute to process improvements and technology adoption to optimize resources and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement or project management, with 3+ years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and successful delivery of procurement projects.
• Support the execution of large-scale procurement projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and team performance.
• Contribute to the optimization of workflows and the integration of technology to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Assist in mitigating risks and ensuring procurement activities comply with regulations and standards.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Track and report on project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and using data to optimize results.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Department of Procurement. This role oversees procurement activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives efficiency by leading project managers and business analysts.

You will collaborate across departments, manage high-impact projects, and contribute to process improvements and technology adoption to optimize resources and outcomes.