PORT PROCUREMENT OFFICER

**THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A PORT PROCUREMENT OFFICER** ***(This is an at-will position)*** **Salary Range $131,158.14 - $183,620.57** **ABOUT US** The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country. **THE TEAM** The Central Procurement Services Division is responsible for establishing contract and procurement standards, managing purchase processes, the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, and providing guidance to Port staff regarding best practices for their contract/procurement matters. **THE ROLE** Under general supervision and reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Procurement, the Port Procurement Officer is directly responsible for advancing engagement, education and process improvement practices in procurement and contracting, within the Central Procurement Services Division. This includes developing and implementing new initiatives to achieve Port objectives and goals, identifying best practices and innovative approaches to enhancing procurement practices, and fostering partnerships that meet the needs of the Port. **CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)** To learn more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on **Wednesday, July 15, 2026, @ 5:00 pm PDT via** MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. **To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID:** **331 571 687# [Click here to join.](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/284684230177725?p=zKuAnuNsBUS316nTmz "Meeting join")** **HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE:** - Provides leadership and management of outreach and engagement functions within the Central Procurement Services (CPS) Division; contributes to the overall CPS Division goals and objectives, measures performance, and ensures an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained. Assists in the overall supervision of engagement staff to ensure effective interdivisional cooperation. - Oversees the planning, implementation, training and management of outreach, capacity building, and process improvement activities related to procurement and contracting. - Develops and coordinates an organization-wide approach to outreach and engagement, including Port participation in industry networking events, meetings, conferences and other events related to procurement and contracting. - Prepares and presents regular reports and metrics to senior leadership on the progress of engagement efforts in procurement and contracting. - Champions efforts to consider varying perspectives in the decision-making process related to procurement and contracting, to foster a more inclusive and fair procurement process. - Partners with the Port’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs, and the City purchasing team to increase contracting opportunities for vendors. - Collaborates with the Port’s Human Resources Division, as needed, to ensure both internal and external goals are accomplished and aligns with the interests and communities the Port serves. - Identifies areas for process improvement and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director of Procurement. - Prepares effective, high-quality documents and ensures that required reports, correspondence and Board materials are submitted on time. -…