Strategic Procurement Lead — Budgets, GL & Contracts

Columbus Water Works through Westaff Staffing Agency; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Water Works seeks a procurement leader to oversee centralized purchasing, ensure policy compliance, and manage the Lawson system. You will supervise staff, coordinate with departments, and maintain budgetary control over purchases while supporting governance and reporting to executives.

Responsibilities include overseeing bids, contract administration, and ensuring ethical procurement practices in a dynamic utility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Three-plus (3+) years of purchasing and/or procurement experience is required.
• Minimum of three (3+) years of supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement activities in compliance with Columbus Water Works policies and applicable laws.
• Order all organizational supplies and ensure timely delivery and cost-efficiency.
• Utilize departmental GL accounts to code purchases accurately in the system.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

P-Card program

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Lawson GL/Purchasing System

Job description

Columbus Water Works seeks a procurement leader to oversee centralized purchasing, ensure policy compliance, and manage the Lawson system. You will supervise staff, coordinate with departments, and maintain budgetary control over purchases while supporting governance and reporting to executives.

Responsibilities include overseeing bids, contract administration, and ensuring ethical procurement practices in a dynamic utility environment.