Procurement Services Director

Contra Costa County, CA
Martinez, California United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 05, 2025
  • Salary: $177,221.96 - $215,414.40 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Job Description

    The Position

    Contra Costa County is seeking a Procurement Services Director (Deputy Public Works Director) within the Public Works Department.

    The Procurement Services Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the County’s procurement division. This newly established role will define and implement a modern procurement model focused on service delivery, efficiency, and innovation. Reporting to the Public Works Director, and collaborating directly with County Administration, the Procurement Services Director will lead a division undergoing modernization, drive results through process improvement, and serve as the face of procurement for internal and external stakeholders. The role carries supervisory authority over a team of 12 within procurement operations, offering a significant opportunity to shape the future of the division.

    This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations.

    For detailed information, please see the attached brochure:
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    Minimum Qualifications

    License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s will be accepted during the application process.

    Registration:
    Deputies responsible for Flood Control, Road Maintenance, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Services, and Design & Construction must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
    Deputies responsible for Procurement must possess one or more of the following professional certifications: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).

    Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying, A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

    Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business management or administration, public administration, economics, supply chain management, engineering or a closely related field.

    Experience: Six (6) years of progressive full-time, or its equivalent experience, in a managerial/supervisory or administrative capacity in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, facilities or field maintenance, flood control, project management, personnel management, land acquisition and property management, procurement or finance. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a public agency.

    Selection Process

    If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please visit the CPS HR Consulting Career Portal on the website at https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2512/ to apply.

    The final filing date for this position is September 5, 2025.

    If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact:

    Teddi Anderson
    Project Consultant/Recruiter
    tanderson@cpshr.us

    CONVICTION HISTORY

    After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

    DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

    All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

    To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

    Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat. 

    Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state.

    The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails.

    Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.

    Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.

    Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value:

    • Clients and communities
    • Accountability
    • Partnerships
    • Fiscal prudence
    • Quality Services
    • Organizational excellence
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