Job

Chief, Departmental Operations-Procurement Services

  • Company: County of San Diego - Department of Purchasing and Contracting
  • Location: San Diego, California 92123 USA
  • Salary: $135,000 to $145,000
  • Date Posted: May 27, 2025
  • Closing Date: June 15, 2025

Description

The Chief, DepartmentalOperations-Procurement Services leads one or more teams of procurement professionals that support the operations of a group of customer departments; delivering value-added and timely procurement support, planning, organizing and coordinating purchasing and contracting activities; managing staff workload and prioritization of assignments; and may perform financial, budgetary, and other administrative assignments from time to time.

The position will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing procurements, initiating and signing contracts, and ensuring that the County’s procurement process is properly implemented in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and guidelines. They will formulate and implement County-wide policies and procedures concerning purchasing, contracting, material management, and property disposal services. The incumbent will effectively interact with Suppliers, Contractors, governmental officials, Boards, internal department staff, citizen groups, and/or individual members of the public in communicating procurement matters. The position will ensure procurement operational effectiveness and efficiency, while following inclusive procurement practices, and aligning activities with department and County initiatives and objectives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification which must include at least two years (2) of management or supervision; AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or certified foreign studies equivalency; OR a combination of experience and/or education as stated above.
  • Note: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
  • Qualifying experience will include CAO Staff Officer or Project Manager experience that involves leading projects.

Application Process

1. Complete the online application at www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr

  • select the Current Job Postings link, Job Number 25092705UPC.

2. Attach your resume and cover letter

3. Attach a copy of a college degree, final transcript, diploma, or foreign studies equivalency certificate.

4. Complete the Supplemental Questionnaire with your application.

Contact Info


Name: Bryan.Faircloth@sdcounty.ca.gov
Email: Bryan.Faircloth@sdcounty.ca.gov
Closing Date: June 15, 2025
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