Salary : $86,532.00 - $103,838.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type : Full-Time Permanent
Job Number : 09089
Department : CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2026
FLSA : Exempt
Function
Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to shape how a city serves its community? The City of Hampton is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Procurement Manager to lead the Consolidated Procurement Division within the Department of Finance. This position provides oversight and direction for the City's centralized purchasing operations, supporting both City of Hampton departments and Hampton City Schools.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in public-sector procurement, strong supervisory experience, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with vendors. This position plays a critical role in stewarding public resources and advancing the City's mission through sound, ethical, and innovative procurement practices.
- This position is designed with future growth in mind. The City is seeking a high-potential leader who is interested in developing into a senior-level role. This position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, communications, or a closely related field.Requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible full-time equivalent experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration, preferably in a municipal government environment.Requires a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.Extensive experience using Virginia's electronic procurement system (eVA) is highly desired.A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position. Examples include :Master's Degree in business or public administration, communications, or a closely related field and four (4) years of experience.
Associate's Degree in business or public administration, communications, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of experience.High school diploma / GED and nine (9) years of experience.Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or similar certification preferred.Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.Additional Requirements
Requires extensive contact with City department, vendors and other outside agencies.Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends. Requires attendance at a variety of meetings, some of which may be held after normal working hours.Requires frequent local travel.The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans :
Sentara Health Medical InsuranceOptumRxDelta Dental InsuranceAnthem Blue View VisionFSA Reimbursement accountsStandard : Accident and Critical IllnessTrust Mark Universal Life InsuranceLegal Resources PlanMission Square : 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRAEmployees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.Other forms of leave include :Maternity Leave
Parental Bonding LeaveCare for Sick Parent LeaveBirthday LeavePersonal day (available every quarter)The eleven paid holidays each year include :
New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayPresident's DayMemorial DayJuneteenth DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans' DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayEmployee's birthdayA tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see theGroup life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
Training and Career Development : The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government / business knowledge and skill development.Medical / Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 orDirect deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education in business or public administration, communications, or a closely related field?
High school graduate or GED completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higher02
Which of the following best describes your years of progressively responsible full-time equivalent experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract administration? This must be clearly depicted in the experience section of your application.
No experience1 - 2 years of experience3 - 4 years of experience5 - 6 years of experience7 + years of experience03
Which of the following best describes your years of supervisory experience?
No experience1 - 2 years of experience3 - 4 years of experience5+ years of experience04
Do you have experience using Virginia's electronic procurement system (eVA) ?
I have no experience using this system.I have experience using this system.05
Please include any certifications that you possess in the space below. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or a similar certification is preferred.
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This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below :
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I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
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I understand that this position requires the following : May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.Requires attendance at a variety of meetings, some of which may be held after normal working hours. Requires frequent local travel.
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