Mary Delaney

Mary Delaney, MCPPO, has extensive experience in public procurement and management, currently serving as Chief Procurement Officer for the City of Fitchburg, MA, since May 2016, overseeing an annual procurement budget of approximately $30 million. Delaney has held leadership roles with the Massachusetts Association of Public Purchasing Officials, including two terms as President, where significant achievements included hiring the organization's first Executive Director and establishing a Long Term Planning Committee. Previous roles include Purchasing/Civil Enforcement Director for the City of Gardner, with an annual procurement average of $18 million, and Interim Town Manager for the Town of Winchendon, where responsibilities included managing a $9 million budget and overseeing town personnel. Delaney’s career demonstrates a strong commitment to public service and procurement excellence.