Strategic Public Sector Procurement Leader

Cape Cod Young Professionals, Inc.; Barnstable (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable County is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to lead the County’s procurement function, ensuring compliant bids, proposals, and contracts across materials, services, and equipment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in public procurement, and MCPPO certification, with strong negotiation, budgeting, and independent judgment. Salary ranges from $96,522 to $111,896 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• More than five years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
• Massachusetts MCPPO designation required; strong negotiation and budgeting skills; ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the County’s procurement process from specification development through bid award, including cooperative bidding opportunities for Cape Cod towns and other political subdivisions.
• Ensure full compliance with M.G.L. Chapter 30B, Chapter 149, Chapter 30 §39M, and related federal and state procurement law.
• Review and approve department purchase orders, evaluate vendor proposals, and negotiate and prepare contracts for execution.
• Administer County-wide programs including the Procurement Card, Gasoline & Diesel Program, and the e-bidding/ERP purchasing modules.
• Maintain audit-ready procurement files and serve as a resource to County departments and municipal officials on purchasing policy and procedure.
• Represent the County as liaison to state and municipal purchasing organizations, including the Cape Cod Association of Public Procurement Officials.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Massachusetts MCPPO certification

Job description

Barnstable County is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer to lead the County’s procurement function, ensuring compliant bids, proposals, and contracts across materials, services, and equipment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in public procurement, and MCPPO certification, with strong negotiation, budgeting, and independent judgment. Salary ranges from $96,522 to $111,896 annually.