Joseph M. Davis
Colonel(R) @ US Army | Acquisition Management, Capability Development
- Role
- Director of Purchasing at Chesapeake Public Schools
- Location
- Hampton Roads, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joseph M. Davis
As Director of Purchasing at Chesapeake Public Schools for the past 8 months, I lead procurement processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Collaborating with a dedicated team, we develop strategic supplier partnerships that promote competition and maximize value. I streamline purchasing practices to achieve cost-effective solutions for the school division. With over three decades of experience across military and civilian roles, I have honed expertise in acquisitions, procurement, and construction management. My role in public sector procurement reflects my commitment to fostering operational efficiency and delivering strategic value through effective purchasing strategies and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Director of Purchasing
Jul 2025 — Present
Oversees procurement processes for Chesapeake Public Schools, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Develops strategic supplier relationships that enhanced competition and maximized value for the school division. Leads a team of buyers and clerical staff, streamlining purchasing practices to achieve cost-effective solutions.
Education
Auburn University
Master's degree, Masters of Building Construction, MBC
2013 — 2015
Defense Acquisition University
Program Management, Contracting, Logistics
2002 — 2023
Trident University International
MBA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, FINANCE
2002 — 2004
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BS, Criminal Justice
1987 — 1992
Eastern Wyoming
N/A, Criminal Justice / Fitness
1992 — 1993
Skills
- Disaster Recovery
- Federal Government
- Dod
- National Security
- Defense Contracting
- Logistics
- Training
- Contract Management
- Market Research
- Military
- Contract Negotiation
- Logistics Management
- Team Building
- Management
- Program Management
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
- Force Protection
- Top Secret
- Project Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Experience
- Army
- Strategic Planning
- Policy
- Interagency Coordination
- Operations Management
- Military Logistics
- Weapons
- Government Contracting
- Tactics
- Process Improvement
- Government Procurement
- Security Clearance
- Intelligence Analysis
- Information Assurance
- Command
- Leadership
- Government
- Intelligence
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