Procurement Office

Led by Chief Procurement Officer Caprecia Poole-Williams, the Procurement office consolidates a major part of WSSC Water's operation: acquiring the wide range of goods and services we need.

The Office’s work is divided among four divisions: 1) Procurement Services, 2) Operations and Administration, 3) Strategic Sourcing and 4) Compliance.

Meet the Chief Procurement Officer Caprecia Poole-Williams

Procurement Services Division: The Procurement Services Division is sub-divided into 2 sections: 1). Goods and Professional Services and 2). Architectural/Engineering and Construction. Both sections award competitive and non-competitive contracts for their respective areas (e.g. goods, services, construction & engineering services). 

Meet the Procurement Services Division Manager Michael Jackson

Operations and Administration: The Procurement Operations and Administration (O&A) Division manages our purchase card program, policies and procedures, Supplier Portal, bonds and insurance, analytics, and training. It also serves as the primary liaison with the Information Technology group to support essential procurement office systems.

Meet Operations and Administration Division Manager Kiyon Harley

Strategic Sourcing: The Strategic Sourcing Group manages the total cost of operation for WSSC Water by using a fact-based, data-driven process focused on cost savings, process improvements, supplier innovation and category management.

Meet the Strategic Sourcing Section Manager Yssa Resurreccion

Compliance Division: oversees and manages all compliance aspects within the procurement function. This role ensures that procurement and contract activities adhere to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The Compliance Manager develops and implements compliance programs, conducts audits, and provides training to ensure ethical and legal procurement practices.

Meet the Procurement Compliance Manager Thomas Carney