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Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

Salary

$131,040.00 - $212,742.40 Annually

Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00295

Division

Regional Administration

Department

Procurement

Opening Date

10/10/2025

Closing Date

10/26/2025 11:59 PM Central

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+ Benefits

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services.More information about us on our website. (https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspx)

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Finance and Operationsprovide agency-wide financial, administrative, and operational services supporting the Metropolitan Council as a whole and its individual divisions. These services include accounting, financial reporting, and payroll; the Council’s operating and capital budgets; contracts and procurement; computerized systems for financial and personnel information; risk management; treasury functions; and services supporting the Council’s headquarters facilities.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement, requiring at least 3 days per week in-office. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Deputy Chief Procurement Officer (DCPO) is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and management to the Contracts Unit and the Non-Standard Contracts Unit. They develop programs, plans, policies, and procedures that support business strategy, and serve as backup in the absence of the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO).

The DCPO applies knowledge of Council policies and procedures, procurement best practices, and applicable state and federal laws to develop and maintain contract templates, PO terms and conditions, and negotiation guidance for nonstandard agreements. They are a subject matter expert and resource for contract management issues, including amendments, assignments, and disputes, and provide training on legal requirements, compliance, and contract management.

The DCPO collaborates with the CPO and exercises independent judgment in resolving problems and issues related to vendors, performs technical research, prepares reports, and communicates orally and in writing with vendors, Council stakeholders, and other governmental entities on procurement issues.

What you would do in this job

+ Manage managers of the Construction unit, Professional Services unit, Contract Management unit, and Non-Standards unit to ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements, Council policy and procedure, and customer service goals.

+ Hire staff and assign work with coordination and cooperation with other business units.

+ Develop work plans and establish benchmarks to evaluate manager performance, team performance, and customer satisfaction.

+ Establish standard operating procedures and service level agreements and oversee contract terms, negotiation tactics, and contract execution.

+ Oversee all solicitation templates, including amendments, professional and technical services, architectural and engineering, non-construction services contracts, powers agreements, memorandums of understanding, leases, licenses, right-of-way agreements, easement, land swaps, purchase/sale agreements, and miscellaneous land agreements.

+ Establish Procurement project teams with business unit liaisons in Environmental Services and Transit project offices to understand needs, set expectations, and review status.

+ Direct research and identify opportunities to leverage economies of scale and determine best procurement approach including new contract types.

+ Participate in strategic planning and execution to support the mission and vision of the Department.

+ Assist CPO with reviewing and analyzing proposed legislation.

+ Actively engage external stakeholder community including MnAGC and ACEC, and participate in supplier delivery panels, workshops, and outreach events.

+ Develop short- and long-term strategic plans to maximize buying power and minimize inefficiencies.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of education (in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, or related) and experience in improving procurement systems and policies, analyzing business operations and workflows, and creating efficiencies and improved operations:

+ High school diploma AND thirteen (13) years of experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.

+ Associates degree AND eleven (11) years of experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.

+ Bachelor's degree AND nine (9) years of experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.

+ Master's degree AND seven (7) years of experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

+ Knowledge of governmental procurement best practices and processes.

+ Knowledge of Federal Transit Administration procurement best practices.

+ Knowledge of Minnesota Uniform Municipal contracting laws.

+ Knowledge of MN Data Practices Act requirements.

+ Knowledge of procurement systems and interfaces with inventory, asset management, and financial systems.

+ Knowledge of management and leadership best practices.

+ Knowledge of internal controls.

+ Skills in research and analysis of efficiency and cost-effective procurements.

+ Skills in negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Strong communication skills sufficient to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

+ Skills in developing, writing, and delivering presentations, correspondence, and reports.

+ Skills in collaboration and relationship building.

+ Ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff.

+ Ability to effectively plan and distribute workload.

+ Ability to interpret and implement complex legal and business requirements.

+ Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including those with no knowledge of Procurement processes.

+ Ability to think strategically, analyze issues, and make sound recommendations and decisions that understand legal and business risks.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

+ Knowledge of Metropolitan Council procurement policies and processes.

+ Knowledge of the contracting portfolio and procurement contract methods sufficient to lead the team of managers while supporting continuous improvement and systematic approaches to the work and improving outcomes.

What you can expect from us:

+ We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

+ We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

+ We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us! (http://metrocouncil.org/Employment/Making-A-Difference.aspx)

Additional information

Union/Grade: Non-Represented/Grade M

FLSA Status: Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Requires travel between primary work site to other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

+ We review your minimum qualifications.

+ We rate your education and experience.

+ We conduct a structured panel interview.

+ We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email [email protected].

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

+ Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

+ Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

+ Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

+ Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

+ Well@Work clinic

+ bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

+ parking at many job locations

+ fitness centers at many job locations

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

+ Yes

+ No

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How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

+ CareerForce Center

+ Community Event/Organization

+ Employee Referral

+ Facebook

+ Glassdoor

+ Indeed

+ Job Fair

+ LinkedIn

+ Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

+ Twitter

+ Website: governmentjobs.com

+ Website: metrocouncil.org

+ Website: metrotransit.org

+ Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

+ Other

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If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

04

Please select the option that best describes your completed relevant education and professional experience.

+ High school diploma/GED AND at least 13 years of experience

+ Associate's degree AND at least 11 years of experience

+ Bachelor's degree AND at least 9 years of experience

+ Master's degree AND at least 7 years of experience

+ Some combination of relevant education and professional experience, but not enough to meet any of the above options

+ None of the above

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If you indicated that you have a degree, please enter the field of study (e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, etc.)

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Do you have at least 5 years of supervisory experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you indicated that you have at least 5 years of supervisory experience, please describe the experience, including the number of direct reports or team members, your title, organization, length of time in role, and your responsibilities. If this does not apply, enter "N/A."

08

Please indicate all areas in which you have professional experience (select all that apply):

+ Contracts management in standard and non-standard units in a large complex organization

+ Public sector contracts and procurement

+ Development and implementation of procurement best practices, internal controls, and state and federal law compliance

+ Strategic planning

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience communicating professionally and effectively with a variety of audiences about complex and technical topics, including presentations to policy boards

+ Preparing for and responding to internal, state, and federal audits

+ None of the above

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Please describe your role and experience in a Contracts and Procurement department. Include titles, organizations, and specific duties. If this does not apply, enter "N/A."

10

Please describe your progressively responsible experience in government contracts, RFPs, IFBs, compliance and/or regulations and number of years in each area. If this does not apply, enter "N/A."

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Please describe your experience with FTA/PFA/CTIB, or other public-sector procurement committees. If this does not apply, enter "N/A."

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Please select which of the following certifications you have:

+ NIGP CPP Certified Public Procurement Professional

+ NIGP CPPO Certified Public Purchasing Officer

+ NIGP CPPB Certified Professional Public Buyer

+ Other

+ None of the above

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What does it mean to have a commitment to equity and how would you apply your commitment in Contracts and Procurement at the Metropolitan Council?

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Employer

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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