Strategic Procurement Leader | FinOps & Compliance

California State University, Chico; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California seeks a Chief Procurement Officer to provide strategic leadership for procurement, budget strategy, and payables operations, ensuring value and risk management for university resources.

As the senior procurement official, the CPO will drive adoption of modern systems, strengthen supplier engagement, ensure compliance with laws and policies, and position the university for financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, procurement, contracting, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement, budgeting, and payables to deliver value and mitigate risk.
• Drive adoption of modern systems, ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Strengthen supplier and constituent engagement and maintain strong relationships.
• Position the university for financial sustainability and operational excellence.

Skills

Team engagement

Cross-team leadership

Procurement law

Communication skills

Diplomacy & service

Education

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, procurement, contracting, or related areas

Job description

Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, California seeks a Chief Procurement Officer to provide strategic leadership for procurement, budget strategy, and payables operations, ensuring value and risk management for university resources.

As the senior procurement official, the CPO will drive adoption of modern systems, strengthen supplier engagement, ensure compliance with laws and policies, and position the university for financial sustainability and operational excellence.