The Organization
The City of Phoenix is a full-service municipality and the largest council-manager government in the U.S., employing over 14,000 staff across more than 40 departments, supported by seven employee unions and associations, and operating on a $7.8 billion annual budget. Led by a Mayor and eight council members who appoint the City Manager to oversee daily operations and financial management, Phoenix is recognized for innovation, best practice governance, and a forward-thinking commitment to exceptional public service. Guided by its vision to make Phoenix a great place to live, work, and visit through a dynamic, sustainable environment, the City emphasized being an employee-friendly, inclusive, and progressive workplace that prioritizes competitive compensation, cultural respect, innovation, and customer-service excellence. To learn more about the City of Phoenix, go to: www.phoenix.gov.
Finance Department
The Finance Department ensures the City of Phoenix remains fiscally sound by adhering to legal requirements and established financial management principles while delivering key services such as debt management and capital financing, payroll, accounts receivable and payable, accounting and financial reporting, procurement and contract services, treasury services, risk and inventory management, tax and licensing, and acquisition and management of real property. Through technology-driven solutions, transparent practices, and proactive planning, the Finance Department strengthens cost efficiency, promotes economic growth, upholds public trust, and helps maintain Phoenix as a resilient and well-managed organization.
The Position
The Finance Department seeks a strategic, practical, and results-oriented professional to fill the position of Deputy Finance Director to lead the Central Procurement Division. The Deputy Finance Director oversees centralized procurement activities, including procurement, contract, and advisory responsibilities and duties, essential for City operations. This position involves the procurement and contract administration of various goods and services needs and must ensure that all work meets and exceeds legal, ethical, and professional procurement and contract standards.
The Deputy Finance Director over Central Procurement leads a team of over 40 procurement professionals in completing hundreds of procurements and administering thousands of contracts on an annual basis. This position reports to an Assistant Finance Director.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee centralized goods and services procurement, contract administration, and advisory activities to support City operations.
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Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical requirements and professional standards.
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Monitor, support, and drive improvement of a large team of procurement professionals.
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Assess and continuously improve procurement, contract administration, and advisory practices and processes.
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Communicate effectively with Finance leadership, City stakeholders, your team, and others as needed to maintain a responsible and productive procurement operation.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customer departments and vendors.
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Utilize a collaborative and strategic approach to create goals and implement improvements in relation to short-term and long-term visions and considerations for Central Procurement.
