Deputy Chief Procurement Officer

At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment. The Deputy Chief Procurement Officer (DCPO) serves as the principal strategic and operational partner to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO). This executive-level role is responsible for leading procurement operations, implementing policy, and ensuring compliance and efficiency in all procurement activities across the Commission. The Deputy Chief Procurement Officer drives innovation, leads enterprise procurement strategy, and plays a key role in cross-departmental collaboration and high-level communications with other Deputy Chiefs and senior executives. The Deputy Chief Procurement Officer holds signature and approval authority consistent with role. Key Functions Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination Assists Chief Procurement Officer in all aspects of management and administration including development of strategic plans, short and long-term objectives, budgeting, and performance measurement for operational efficiency and accountability Leads and oversees daily operations of the procurement office, including contract administration, sourcing, purchasing, compliance, supplier diversity, and procurement systems Manages and coordinates cross-functional procurement strategies aligned with Commission-wide goals Serves as the primary liaison for peer-to-peer communications with Deputy Chiefs and senior leaders across the organization Ensures alignment, appropriate delegation, and consistent messaging Develops, implements, and monitors procurement policies, procedures, and performance metrics Leads procurement modernization and process improvement initiatives, including technology adoption, automation, and strategic sourcing Guides and mentors division and section managers, fostering professional growth and organizational accountability Represents the Procurement Office in executive-level meetings, Commission workgroups, and external stakeholder engagements Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal procurement laws and ethical standards Assists in developing risk assessment frameworks and conducts compliance reviews to support regulatory adherence across procurement activities Maintains strategic vendor relationships and coordinates with suppliers to support contract performance and resolve operational issues Analyzes procurement metrics and prepares performance reports for senior leadership to support decision-making and process improvements Supports emergency operations and assists in implementing business continuity protocols during crisis situations Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in and leading procurement organization(s) exceeding or comparable to the size and complexity of WSSC Water and obligated to follow similar contracting laws, principles, regulations, and contracting strategies Demonstrated experience in managing complex procurements, public sector compliance, and organizational change initiatives Preferences Master’s degree in business, Public Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPPO, CPPB, CPSM, or equivalent. Experience leading procurement transformation or ERP system implementation. Demonstrated success in promoting supplier diversity or sustainability in procurement practices. To learn more about WSSC Water, please visit To review the complete job description, please visit WSSC Water Careers at #J-18808-Ljbffr WSSC Water