About this role

Serve as the executive-level leader responsible for guiding all phases of the City’s Procurement Transformation Initiative.
Provide CPO-level expertise, strategic direction, governance design, and executive decision support.
Ensure alignment with RFP requirements for senior procurement leadership.
Facilitate cross-departmental engagement and provide high-level advisory input.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet expectations for quality, clarity, rigor, and compliance.

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.
Experience supporting municipal procurement transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with Philadelphia procurement processes, policies, and operations.
Experience implementing governance frameworks and performance metrics.
Background in change management, executive communications, or operational transformation.

Senior Engagement Lead, Procurement Advisor

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