Strategic Public Procurement Lead

City of Santa Rosa; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays annually

Flexible schedule

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Transit benefits

Job summary

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage City-wide procurement, central warehousing, and mail/courier services. The role emphasizes strategic purchases, contract administration, and leadership within a public-sector environment.

The ideal candidate combines procurement expertise with strong communication and negotiation skills, a related bachelor’s degree, and professional certification to lead a team and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and warehousing.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and personnel management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and review purchasing, warehousing, and mail/courier services.
• Develop and implement goals, policies, and procedures for the section.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and mentor staff; manage major purchases and bids.

Skills

Public procurement

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Automated purchasing systems

Job description

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage City-wide procurement, central warehousing, and mail/courier services. The role emphasizes strategic purchases, contract administration, and leadership within a public-sector environment.

The ideal candidate combines procurement expertise with strong communication and negotiation skills, a related bachelor’s degree, and professional certification to lead a team and ensure compliance with laws and policies.