Strategic Procurement Leader for Higher Education Finance

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cal Poly, a nationally recognized public university in San Luis Obispo, California, seeks a Chief Procurement Officer to provide strategic leadership for procurement and payables, aligning budget strategy with operations to deliver value and mitigate risk.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Business Services, the CPO will drive modern systems, strengthen supplier engagement, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and CSU policies to support institutional priorities and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight 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 relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex budgets.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for procurement, payables, and budget integration to drive value and mitigate risk.
Lead adoption of modern systems and practices, and strengthen supplier engagement.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional standards and policies.