| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Salary | $138,652.80–$167,980.80 Per Year |
Supervising Procurement Contracting Officer
Salary
$138,652.80 - $167,980.80 Annually
Location
City of San Diego, CA
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Job Number
JH-T12045-202608
Business Area
1514 - Purchasing & Contracting
Opening Date
08/14/2026
Closing Date
8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENTS:
Assistant Procurement Contracting Officer
Associate Procurement Contracting Officer
Senior Procurement Contracting Officer
Supervising Procurement Contracting Officer positions, which typically work under the direction of the Procurement Program Manager, are responsible for the purchasing and contracting operations of the City's Purchasing and Contracting Department. Supervising Procurement Contracting Officers plan, assign, supervise, and participate in the work of purchasing and contracting staff in the purchase and contract of a variety of commodities and services for use by City departments; review and approve complex requisitions, quotations, and cost analysis for an assigned group of commodities; oversee and administer contracts and perform contract management to ensure compliance of contractual requirements; manage the procurement planning, solicitation, and evaluation of proposals using the City's procurement processing systems; negotiate contract terms and conditions; conduct public bid openings; review bid recommendations of subordinates; lead a negotiation team comprised of legal and technical participants; confer with and may make presentations to department management, City Council, or Council Committee regarding purchasing and contracting issues; review and revise various City-wide purchasing policies, procedures, documents, and forms; represent the City in business reviews with contractors, vendors, and suppliers; evaluate vendor performance and works to remediate issues as required; select, train, and evaluate the work of subordinates; and perform other duties as assigned.
NOTES:
Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
3.5% effective 7/1/27
2% effective 7/1/28
2% effective 1/1/29
Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
NOTE:
EXPERIENCE: Four years of full-time professional-level experience in purchasing and/or contracting a wide variety of governmental, industrial, and/or business equipment, materials, and/or services. One year of the qualifying experience MUST have been as a supervisor of procurement or contracting professionals, lead on procurement or contracting projects, or at a level equivalent to an Associate Procurement Contracting Officer with the City of San Diego (a position which performs difficult procurement and contracting of goods and services for use by operating departments; administers contracts; prepares and reviews requisitions, solicits quotations and bids, and prepares and conducts cost analysis for an assigned group of commodities).
NOTE:
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE(S):
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
SCREENING PROCESS
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA) or review the Benefits Summary for MEA Employees.
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I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
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Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
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If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.
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The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
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Are you meeting the education requirement with a Bachelors Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter)? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts to your application.
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If you are using a combination of experience and education to qualify, which of the following best describes your level of education? NOTE: Attach transcripts to your application.
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How many years of full-time professional-level experience do you have purchasing and/or contracting a wide variety of governmental, industrial, and/or business equipment, materials, and/or services?
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Describe your full-time professional-level experience purchasing and/or contracting a wide variety of governmental, industrial, and/or business equipment, materials, and/or services. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."
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How many years of full-time experience you have supervising procurement or contracting professionals, acting as lead on procurement or contracting projects, or working at the level equivalent to an Associate Procurement Contracting Officer with the City of San Diego (a position which performs difficult procurement and contracting of goods and services for use by operating departments; administers contracts; prepares and reviews requisitions, solicits quotations and bids, and prepares and conducts cost analysis for an assigned group of commodities)?
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Describe your full-time supervisory experience over procurement or contracting professionals, acting as lead on procurement or contracting projects, or working at the level equivalent to an Associate Procurement Contracting Officer with the City of San Diego staff in the following areas: a. Scheduling assigned functions and ensuring that work is performed correctly; b. reviewing/approving time cards; c. interviewing, selecting, and/or recommending qualified personnel for subordinate positions; d. providing orientation and on-the-job training to ensure that responsibilities are understood by subordinates; e. monitoring and evaluating the performance of employees through evaluations which you have written, signed, and administered; f. recommending/administering personnel actions for employee recognition, counseling, and/or discipline. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, the percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have experience in a specific area, write "None."
Required Question
Employer City of San Diego
Address 1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P
San Diego, California, 92101
Phone (619) 236-6400
(619) 236-6358
Website http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/