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Public Procurement Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

For example, experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations ... Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO); * Certification as a Certified Public ...

Chief Procurement Officer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$266K - $400K/yr

Who We Are The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization ... The Chief Procurement Officer will be expected to lead the end-to-end transformation and ...

... Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with ... to Procurement Officers on complex and strategic sourcing issues, and assist County staff to ...

Manages the advertisement of procurement opportunities, distributes specifications to vendors ... Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal ...

... Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with ... to Procurement Officers on complex and strategic sourcing issues, and assist County staff to ...

Procurement Manager

Burbank, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

NIGP-CPP, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NALA Certified Paralegal Knowledge of: * Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point). * Exceptional verbal and ...

Procurement Officer

Florence, AZ ยท On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education * Employee ... to Procurement Officers on complex and strategic sourcing issues, and assist County staff to ...

Procurement Manager

Burbank, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

NIGP-CPP, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NALA Certified Paralegal Knowledge of: * Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point). * Exceptional verbal and ...

Procurement Officer

Florence, AZ ยท On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education * Employee ... to Procurement Officers on complex and strategic sourcing issues, and assist County staff to ...

Procurement Manager

Burbank, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

NIGP-CPP, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NALA Certified Paralegal Knowledge of: * Microsoft Office software (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point). * Exceptional verbal and ...

$85K - $122K/yr

... to public service. This position is currently employed by CATS, a department of the City of ... Officer and General Counsel. * Represents Procurement as a senior subject matter expert on ...

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How much do public procurement officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for public procurement officer in the United States is $73,439.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Public Procurement Officer vs Procurement Specialist?

AspectPublic Procurement OfficerProcurement Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in public administration, business, or related fields; certifications like CPPB or CPPO are commonSimilar credentials; often holds certifications like CPSM or CPPB
Work EnvironmentWorks mainly in government agencies or public sector organizationsWorks in various sectors including private companies, NGOs, or government
Employer & IndustryPublic sector, government agenciesPrivate sector, corporations, or public organizations
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles in public procurement processesCompared for procurement roles across sectors

The Public Procurement Officer primarily works within government agencies managing public contracts, while the Procurement Specialist often operates in private sectors or organizations handling procurement activities. Both roles require similar credentials and certifications, but their work environments and employer types differ. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right career path based on industry and sector preferences.

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Sr. Procurement Officer

Chesterfield, VA โ€ข On-site

Palnar
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Client is looking for a Purchasing Analyst to perform Information Technology (IT) and other types of procurements who has 2+years of IT procurement experience.
The candidate will develop and execute IT sourcing strategies for services and goods; identify solutions to IT procurement business problems and facilitate the process of evaluating, negotiating, and selecting IT solutions that provide the best value in accordance with the client. This is an expert-level professional purchasing position.
  • Candidates for this position should have considerable knowledge of state procurement policies for the purchase of Information Technology and Non-Information Technology goods and services;
  • Skills in operating computers and using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the use of the state's procurement system;
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies and procedures; ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
  • Strong communication skills, orally and in writing, in English;
  • Excellent organization skills including the ability to maintain procurement files, contract files and related records; ability to work independently, managing own time and work.
  • Candidates should have experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents, conducting vendor negotiations, and administrating contracts.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated experience researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services, analyzing data, and developing reports;
  • Procuring complex high value procurements with an emphasis on Information Technology (IT) procurements; and advising procurement requesters regarding procurement processes, responsibilities, issues, and matters.
  • Candidates should highlight procurement experience and certifications. For example, experience with public procurement, contracting laws and state regulations;
  • Experience with complex requirements and technology related procurements, service contracts, business writing, and fiscal procedures;
  • Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO);
  • Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB);
  • Experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government.

The candidate must work full-time onsite at VSP headquarters, North Chesterfield, with the potential of partial telework in the future