Procurement Supervisor

Job Description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for leadership, innovation, and public service? The City of Raleigh is seeking a dynamic Procurement Supervisor to guide our talented team, oversee complex procurement activities and contracts, and help shape the future of city-wide purchasing. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a thriving, forward-looking organization while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

About You:
We’re looking for a team player who can lead, inspire, and transform Raleigh’s procurement operations. As the Procurement Supervisor, you’ll guide a talented team, oversee major purchasing and contracting activities, and streamline city-wide purchasing processes. You’ll drive innovation, ensure transparency and fairness, and create opportunities for equitable growth among vendors while delivering exceptional service to the City and the community. This is more than management; it’s leadership that makes a lasting impact.

About Us:
The City of Raleigh Procurement Division drives smart, transparent, and efficient purchasing across all City departments. We are committed to serving our community with integrity, delivering exceptional service, and fostering equitable opportunities for all vendors and suppliers. Guided by innovation and collaboration, our team ensures every purchase supports the City’s mission while promoting fairness, compliance, and excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Leads and develops a team of procurement analysts by hiring, coaching, training, and mentoring staff, fostering professional development
• Oversees major purchasing and contracting activities, including reviewing and approving solicitations, requisitions, and purchase orders to contracts, amendments, and change orders—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility
• Advises supports City departments on procurement policies, processes, compliance, and best practices
• Serves as a subject matter expert for procurement systems, ensuring effective use of our ERP and eProcurement technology
• Designs and delivers training programs that empower employees across the City to navigate procurement tools, processes, and best practices
• Analyzes procurement data and workflows to identify improvements, solve problems creatively, and drive city-wide strategies that optimize efficiency, value, and overall enhancement of procurement operations

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Certified Local Government Purchase Officer (CLGPO) or similar public procurement certification

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding and applying procurement regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and best practices while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Negotiating and administering contracts
• Utilizing ERP/eProcurement systems and reporting tools
• Implementing strategic sourcing and managing vendor relationships
• Supervising, training, coaching staff and evaluating team performance
• Communicating effectively and delivering exceptional customer service
• Thinking critically and analytically, solving problems, and improving processes
• Managing projects and time efficiently
• Maintaining integrity in procurement processes
• Building and sustaining strong business relationships with vendors and stakeholders
• Adapting to organizational change and driving innovation