Carla A. B. Smith

Carla Smith, CPPO, CPPB, has been the Director of Procurement at Virginia Beach City Public Schools since August 2004, leading initiatives that significantly optimized procurement processes and costs, including a strategic IT Procurement initiative that reduced copier expenses by over 50%. With extensive experience in managing RFPs, bids, and contract administration for more than 175 contracts, Carla has successfully implemented an automated purchasing process, migrated systems to Oracle Fusion Cloud, and developed comprehensive training and resource materials. Earlier roles within the same organization included Procurement Coordinator, Procurement Contract Specialist, and Procurement Systems Specialist, alongside a background at USAA where Carla held positions in insurance and quality assurance. Carla holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Troy University.