The City of Chesapeake is seeking experienced professional Procurement Specialist candidates. This is a great opportunity for public procurement professionals to continue their career with a City that has an excellent reputation for service and stability. It is also a great opportunity to start a new career as a PS I! There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the I, II and III level!

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires and hires from other City of Chesapeake departments. The City will compensate for experience in public procurement, especially at the local government level.

Click here to learn more about what it takes to work in Purchasing & Procurement for the City of Chesapeake. Click here for the recruitment brochure.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Procurement Specialist Vocational/Educational Requirements:
PS1: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for one year of related full-time experience.
PS2: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.
PS3: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.

Procurement Specialist Experience Requirements:
PS1: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience or a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a position that requires the following professional skills: coordination of people, programs, tasks and/or money; written and verbal communication; customer service; attention to detail; and working in a team environment may be considered in lieu of the one year full-time equivalent experience.
PS2: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations such as Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids
PS3: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of -three years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations to include Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties

CPPO, CPM, or CPPB certification desirable.

$2000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the I, II and III level!

Please submit a cover letter and resume, in addition to completing the online application. Interested candidates should apply immediately.