Senior Engagement Lead – Procurement Advisor

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. Guide all phases of the City’s Procurement Transformation Initiative .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement transformation, centralized operating model design, and governance frameworks, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver high-quality, compliant executive deliverables.

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Chief Procurement Officer ExperienceProcurement Transformation ExpertiseGovernance Design ExperienceStrategic Sourcing SkillsExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Procurement TransformationCentralized Operating Model DesignGovernance Framework DevelopmentAssessment and Benchmark InterpretationFuture-State PlanningRFP Requirements AlignmentCompliance DocumentationStrategic SourcingDecision FacilitationCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsFacilitation SkillsJudgmentStrategic ThinkingExecutive Influence

Industry Keywords

Municipal Sector ExperiencePublic Sector ProcurementStakeholder EngagementTransformation RoadmapExecutive Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide all phases of the City’s Procurement Transformation Initiative
Provide CPO-level expertise, strategic direction, governance design, and executive decision support
Lead the Current State Assessment, Benchmarking, Future State Model, Transformation Roadmap, and Final Executive Deliverables
Ensure alignment with RFP requirements for senior procurement leadership
Facilitate cross-departmental engagement and provide high-level advisory input on procurement modernization
Advise on centralized operating models, organizational design, and policy/structural recommendations
Collaborate with the Project Delivery & Compliance Manager, Senior Data/Financial & Benchmarking Analyst, Lead Deliverables Writer & Communications Specialist, and City stakeholders
Ensure deliverables meet requirements for quality, clarity, rigor, and compliance
Supervise benchmarking and integrate best practices
Develop future-state models, governance frameworks, and transformation roadmaps
Support presentations, clarifications, and City evaluation processes
Maintain compliance, documentation, and PSSOP alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Former Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), Deputy CPO, or senior procurement executive experience
Expertise in procurement transformation, centralized operating model design, strategic sourcing, and governance structures
Experience with complex or decentralized organizations, preferably municipal/public sector
Strong communication, facilitation, and executive advisory skills
Ability to guide cross-functional teams through assessment, design, and roadmap phases
Executive leadership and strategic advisory experience
Procurement operating model and governance design experience
Stakeholder engagement and decision facilitation experience
Assessment and benchmark interpretation experience
Roadmap and future-state planning experience
Executive communication and presentation skills
Compliance and documentation discipline
Judgment, strategic thinking, and executive influence
U.S. citizenship required; proof of citizenship must be provided before employment
Non-citizens, including lawful permanent residents, are not eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Full-time employment
Flexible work from home options
Remote work with travel to government or contractor facilities as required
8-hour workday scheduled within 6:00am–6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday
Government holidays observed