Senior Procurement & Contracts Leader

County-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

CalPERS pension plan

Annual merit increases

Generous leave accruals

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced, strategic Procurement & Contracts Officer to lead procurement, contracts, sourcing, and supplier risk.

This senior role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and drives policy development, compliance with Judicial Branch Contract Law, end-to-end procurement, and strong stakeholder collaboration. The position emphasizes negotiation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement to support court operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, finance, economics, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contracting operations across full lifecycle: sourcing, negotiations, contract development, execution, monitoring, renewal, and closeout.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, guidelines, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Judicial Branch Contract Law, Public Contract Code, Local Contracting Manual, Rules of Court, and other mandates.
• Advise executives on procurement strategies, contract terms, sourcing options, compliance, and risk.
• Evaluate contractor performance and address issues related to quality, service levels, and deliverables.
• Conduct contract reviews and risk assessments, and advise on exemptions and sole-source procurements.
• Lead audit preparation and implement improvements from audit findings.
• Supervise and develop staff, promoting accountability and customer service.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Contract lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration or related field

Tools

RFPs RFQs RFIs

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced, strategic Procurement & Contracts Officer to lead procurement, contracts, sourcing, and supplier risk.

This senior role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and drives policy development, compliance with Judicial Branch Contract Law, end-to-end procurement, and strong stakeholder collaboration. The position emphasizes negotiation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement to support court operations.