Procurement Contract Assistant Deputy Director
County of OrangeAbout the role
Posting number: 8276MA-0826-017 (O)
Department: County Executive Office
Job classification: PROCUREMENT CONTRACT ASSISTANT DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Management, Purchasing
Summary
Procurement Contract Assistant Deputy Director
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. (PST)
The Procurement Office is a division of the County Executive Office (CEO) that provides corporate level procurement support to the County. The County Procurement Officer, as head of the Procurement Office is responsible for implementing and enforcing Board of Supervisors and CEO policies pertaining to County procurement. The Procurement Office is charged with overseeing 19 Department procurement and contracts operations, ensuring that the County's process is fair, competitive, efficient and conducted under strict ethical guidelines.
The Board of Supervisors delegates the authority to procure all goods and services to the County Procurement Officer. Â This authority is then delegated to 200+ Deputy Purchasing Agents located at each department. Under direction of the CEO, the Procurement Office ensures that proper safeguards are in place for maintaining a procurement system of quality and integrity by providing procurement support, training and oversight countywide.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Under the County Procurement Officer's direction, the Procurement Contract Assistant Deputy Director will oversee all procurement and contract activities, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and procedures for all departments. Â They will also serve as the principal procurement official in the officer's absence.
Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Executive Leadership & Board Governance
- Direct procurement and contract functions across all County departments.
- Present complex procurement and contract proposals to the Board of Supervisors via Agenda Staff Reports (ASRs) and executive briefings.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for County procurement in media inquiries, Public Records Act (PRA/FOIA) requests, and agency audits.
Compliance & Strategic Oversight
- Enforce strict compliance with internal procurement policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Provide strategic oversight on high-value contracts for services, supplies, construction, and capital improvements.
- Leverage comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement laws, state/federal regulations, and the Contract Policy Manual to mitigate risk.
- Advise executive leadership on emerging procurement legislation and industry best practices.
Operations & Program Management
- Formulate strategic procurement plans to maximize buying power and eliminate operational inefficiencies.
- Administer centralized County programs, including policy development, supplier engagement, surplus property, and procurement systems.
- Drive continuous improvement by designing measurable, solutions-oriented business practices.
Talent & Relationship Management
- Manage procurement human resources functions, including talent acquisition, staff training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as required.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies to streamline cross-functional workflows.
- Cultivate stakeholder relationships and resolve highly complex procurement challenges.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSÂ
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