Chief Procurement Officer - Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 13, 2025
  • Salary: $103,800 - $163,440 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:-1
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Apr 14, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Executive
  • Summary

    Kansas City, Missouri, is a dynamic and thriving city of over 500,000 residents, anchoring a metropolitan area of 2.5 million people across 18 counties. Kansas City blends urban energy with suburban charm and rural beauty, offering diverse and vibrant neighborhoods.

  • Job Description

    The City is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to serve as its principal procurement executive, overseeing the acquisition of goods, services, professional contracts, and construction in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The CPO leads a team of 24 procurement professionals, fosters supplier engagement, manages bid evaluations, and streamlines processes to enhance efficiency and accountability. Additionally, the CPO plays a critical role in contract administration, budget oversight, staff training, and maintaining the integrity of the City's procurement operations. This position reports to the Director of the General Services Department.

    The starting annual salary range for this position will be $103,800 - $163,440, and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience and professional achievement.  The City of Kansas City, Missouri offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health insurance (10% employee paid for employee-only coverage, 20% employee paid for family coverage), enrollment on day one in the Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a 5% employee contribution, 11 paid holidays, vacation time accrual starting the first day of hire, and up to eight hours of paid leave annually to volunteer in area schools and designated charities. Click here to view the full list of benefits offered by the City. Residency within Kansas City, Missouri is required within nine months of hire date. Reimbursement of relocation expenses is negotiable.

  • Job Requirements

    This position requires an accredited bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience as a Procurement Manager; or a master’s degree in supply chain management, business, or public administration with five (5) years of experience at the same level. Candidates must hold the Institute for Supply Management (CPSM) or National Institute Government Procurement (CPPO or CPPB) certifications.

  • Special Instructions

    Qualified candidates are asked to apply at:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4868696/chief-procurement-officer-kansas-city-missouri

    This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, April 14, 2025.  This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the city extends an offer to one finalist. For more information, please email Art.Davis@bakertilly.com or call 816-868-7042.

    The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to a diverse workforce.

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