Procurement Manager

The Cosumnes Community Services District (“District”) is seeking to hire a full-time Procurement Manager in the Finance and Information Technology Department / Finance Division to join our team.

Position Description:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the Districtwide procurement and contract management programs within a decentralized purchasing model; partners with departments to provide strategic guidance from planning through contract administration; establishes, implements, and monitors procurement policies, procedures and standards; oversees competitive solicitation, purchasing activities, vendor and contract management, procurement compliance, identifies strategic sourcing and cost efficiency opportunities; provides training and consultation to department staff.

The Procurement Manager is a management-level classification. The position serves as the District’s procurement subject matter expert and advisor by providing guidance on complex sourcing strategies, procurement planning, competitive solicitation, contracting options, risk considerations, and regulatory requirements. This position is assigned to the Finance and Information Technology Department and acts as the District’s Purchasing Agent under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. The classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Chief Financial Officer in that the latter has overall executive management responsibility for the District’s financial operations.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the Procurement Manager classification is between $9,555.00 – $13,445.00 monthly. The District typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than mid-point of the salary range.

Qualifications:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. The education or experience requirements may be modified or waived at the sole discretion of the General Manager. Both of the education and experience requirements must be met. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities:

Education and Training:
A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field,

AND

Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time administrative experience, including two (2) years of professional public or private purchasing experience in a supervisory capacity providing a variety of commodities and equipment which involved extensive vendor contact and negotiation of contracts.

Desirable Qualifications:
Current designation as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB).

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

Application Review (Pass/Fail): All applicants must complete and submit an application by the final filing deadline of October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job and other needs of the position.

The first round of interviews will be tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

Second/Final Panel Interview – Candidates who pass the first interview panel may be invited to a final interview. The final round of interviews will be on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

RIGHT-TO-WORK VERIFICATION
Documentation verifying the candidate’s legal right to work in the United States will be required and shall be presented upon hire.

About the Cosumnes Community Services District:
The Cosumnes Community Services District serves an estimated 221,000 south Sacramento County residents in a 157-square-mile area. Its award-winning parks and recreation services – including the operation of more than 100 parks – operate exclusively within the Elk Grove area of the District. The Cosumnes CSD provides fire protection and emergency medical services throughout the District, including the cities of Elk Grove and Galt and unincorporated areas of south Sacramento County.

Our Vision: Be an innovative, inclusive, and intentional regional leader committed to providing exceptional services that exceed expectations and enhance the quality of life of those we serve.

Our Mission: The District is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of the residents, businesses, visitors, and employees within our diverse community by protecting lives, property, and the environment through superior fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and special operations response; and by providing parks and recreation services through well-maintained parks and recreational opportunities for health, wellness, and social interactions.

Our Values:

Safety & Mitigating Risk – We protect District employees, as well as mitigate risk and exposure of the District and the public.

Financial Responsibility – We are an accountable, transparent, and stable Agency as we provide quality services through progressive innovations.

High-Quality Workforce – We develop and train a high-quality workforce with an emphasis on professionalism, diversity, equity and inclusion, succession planning, competency, and organizational growth.

Service to the Community – We deliver the highest levels of service to the residents, visitors, and businesses within the District.

Diversity, Equity & Access – We ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of District work.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

The District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, covered veteran/military status, marital status or any other status protected by federal or state law.

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