Are you a professional looking to serve the community? Join our team! The City of Chesapeake seeks an experienced professional Procurement Specialist candidate. 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.

There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the II and III level in as quickly as 24 months! It is worth noting that after a reorganization & period of rebuilding & change, the department will be at full staff. This is an exciting time to join the team!

Based on the qualifications and experience of the candidates interviewed, positions will be filled at the Procurement Specialist II or Procurement Specialist III level. The City will compensate for experience in public procurement, especially at the local government level. This means that selected candidates with significant relevant procurement experience may be compensated higher in the pay range.

Procurement Specialist II hiring salary range: $53,424 to $70,787. Procurement Specialist III hiring salary range: $56,126 to $74,367. Hiring salary dependent on qualifications and experience. To be considered for this opportunity, candidate must have formal solicitation experience to be considered. Please submit a cover letter, resume and online application. Positions are open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications is January 24, 2025.

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. PDN-9df689aa-53a2-4e7f-ad3d-470cdc87a8ee