Jorge J.C. Sales Email & Phone Number

Jorge J.C. Sales is a Vice President of Program Development at Foundation for California Community Colleges.

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  Vice President Of Program Development

  Foundation For California Community Colleges

  Mar 2021 - Present - California, United States

  As the Chief Procurement Officer for the California Community Colleges (CCC), overseeing the largest public higher education system in the United States with a staggering $7 billion in annual addressable expenditures, I have steered transformative change through consensus-driven collaboration. My role involves working closely with the state Chancellor's Office and 73 local community college districts, adhering unwaveringly to the system's shared governance structure.At the forefront of my responsibilities is the creation and administration of legally compliant and transparent procurement operations. I've tirelessly championed practices that not only boost public confidence in my office but also ensure unwavering fairness for all stakeholders. Furthermore, I've been entrusted with the critical task of identifying and championing legislative solutions vital to the organization's operations, where operational efficiencies can be harnessed and replicated.Throughout my tenure, I've orchestrated the expansion of the organization's strategic contracts into diverse industries, spanning transportation, healthcare, energy, construction (including capital improvement and public works), digital transformation, climate, and environmental initiatives. The discipline and meticulous structures I've instituted have paved the way for a streamlined strategic contracting process that is not only fiercely competitive but also rigorously compliant. Importantly, these efforts have translated into substantial immediate and long-term cost savings, benefiting both the agency and local entities that leverage contracts secured by my office.Since my leadership began in 2010, I'm proud to report that my office has delivered unparalleled fiscal stewardship, saving California taxpayers over $1 billion. My dedication to advancing the mission of the California Community Colleges by driving fiscal responsibility, compliance, and innovation is unwavering.