Strategic Purchasing Manager - Public Sector

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (self, family)

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with company/employee

Wellness program

Job summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Manager, Purchasing to lead and oversee procurement operations for the Utilities Department. This role ensures compliant, strategic sourcing of goods and services, manages procurement staff, and drives continuous improvement through LEAN practices.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of related experience, a strong public service mindset, and the ability to engage with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to support City goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing, Finance, Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree.
• 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPPB and CPPO certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes assignments and defines responsibilities for direct reports and provides regular reviews, direction, guidance and development support.
• Oversees staff execution and administration of the procurement process including complex, high dollar/impact/profile, services, professional services, construction, software, materials and capital project work in accordance with City Code, Purchasing Policies and Procedures and Federal procurement requirements.
• Executes and administers certain competitive purchasing processes to balance workload and/or support a unique or complex procurement.
• Analyzes and approves utilization of innovative contracting approaches such as Alternative Project Delivery System, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Construction Manager At-Risk or Design/Build approaches.
• Provides assistance to staff and direct reports in the creation of specifications, Statements of Work, Invitations for Bids and Requests for Proposal.
• Reviews and approves bids and RFP assessment outcomes prior to notice of award.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing, Finance, Management, or related field

Master’s degree

CPPB certification

CPPO certification

Job description

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Manager, Purchasing to lead and oversee procurement operations for the Utilities Department. This role ensures compliant, strategic sourcing of goods and services, manages procurement staff, and drives continuous improvement through LEAN practices.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of related experience, a strong public service mindset, and the ability to engage with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to support City goals.