Strategic Public Procurement Lead

City and County of San Francisco; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Premium pay for certified CPM/CPSM/CPP

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco is seeking several Senior Purchasers to manage complex procurement for multiple City departments. The role emphasizes ethical and transparent purchasing, contract development, and strong collaboration with clients and vendors.

You will work within the Office of the City Administrator and Office of Contract Administration on high‑impact projects, with a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for professional growth in public procurement leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Three years of professional purchasing experience.
• Substitution: additional experience may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to two years).

Responsibilities

• Partner with client departments to take procurement requests from idea to reality.
• Conduct public procurements, including drafting solicitation documents, vendor outreach, and bid analysis.
• Review departmental contracts for compliance with solicitation requirements and City policies (Chapter 21).
• Support client departments and Procurement Managers to manage vendor performance issues.
• Analyze data and research for procurements, prepare reports, and audit compliance.
• Advise departments on City purchasing policies and procedures; propose changes to improve efficiency.
• May supervise training on purchasing practices and systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Relationship building

Public procurement experience

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

City and County of San Francisco is seeking several Senior Purchasers to manage complex procurement for multiple City departments. The role emphasizes ethical and transparent purchasing, contract development, and strong collaboration with clients and vendors.

You will work within the Office of the City Administrator and Office of Contract Administration on high‑impact projects, with a hybrid work schedule and opportunities for professional growth in public procurement leadership.