Procurement Officer
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Salary$81k – $117k
LocationCharlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentInnovation and Technology
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 28, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Senior procurement experience, leading and coordinating purchasing activities for technology goods, services, software, hardware, and professional services
Experience preparing and managing contracts, amendments, change orders, purchase orders, recommendations for award, contract closeouts, revenue contracts, grant related documents, memoranda of understanding, and other procurement documentation
Ability to provide strategic and operational guidance to I&T stakeholders regarding procurement requirements, documentation, approvals, and compliance
Experience monitoring contract activities, supplier performance, quality assurance, reporting, and closeout requirements
Ability to identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office and other stakeholders
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with I&T leaders, managers, technical teams, City departments, functional reviewers, suppliers, and external partners
Ability to help stakeholders navigate complex purchasing requirements and apply City policies and procedures
Experience providing ongoing training, guidance, and support to departmental staff using multiple delivery methods
Ability to support consensus building and effective communication among stakeholders with varying needs and priorities
Department: Innovation and Technology DepartmentSalary: $81,226.00 - $116,762.94 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
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Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
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Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
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Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
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Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
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Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Procurement Officer is a senior procurement position responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing purchasing activities for the Innovation and Technology Department, with a primary focus on technology purchases and complex services.
This position provides advanced procurement and contracting expertise to I&T leaders, managers, technical teams, City departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The Procurement Officer ensures compliance with applicable policies and requirements, supports contract administration, recommends process improvements, and provides guidance throughout the purchasing process. The role also supports purchasing cards, travel, supplier compliance, spend analysis, ERP capital investment projects, Police and Fire grant funded projects and contracts, and related departmental financial activities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement and Contract Administration
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Lead and coordinate complex procurement and purchasing activities for technology goods, services, software, hardware, and professional services.
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Prepare and manage contracts, amendments, change orders, purchase orders, recommendations for award, contract closeouts, revenue contracts, grant related documents, memoranda of understanding, and other procurement documentation.
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Provide strategic and operational guidance to I&T stakeholders regarding procurement requirements, documentation, approvals, and compliance.
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Monitor contract activities, supplier performance, quality assurance, reporting, and closeout requirements.
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Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office and other stakeholders.
Stakeholder Support and Training
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with I&T leaders, managers, technical teams, City departments, functional reviewers, suppliers, and external partners.
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Help stakeholders navigate complex purchasing requirements and apply City policies and procedures.
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Provide ongoing training, guidance, and support to departmental staff using multiple delivery methods.
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Support consensus building and effective communication among stakeholders with varying needs and priorities.