Source: hstoday.us

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has appointed Guy Torres as its Acting Chief Procurement Officer, a role he announced on LinkedIn. Torres, who has served as the IRS Deputy Chief Procurement Officer since 2021, now steps into the top procurement leadership position, overseeing billions in federal contracts and key procurement initiatives for the agency.

During his tenure as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, Torres played a key role in shaping procurement strategies that supported IRS transformation efforts. His commitment to small business engagement was evident in FY22, when the IRS exceeded federal small business contracting goals across all socio-economic categories, ensuring that more federal dollars flowed to small and disadvantaged businesses.

Throughout his career, Torres has been a strong advocate for small business engagement in federal contracting. His experience includes leading national outreach initiatives at the Small Business Administration (SBA) and driving workforce development efforts through the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program, where his leadership helped direct $10.2 billion in federal contracts to HUBZone firms, creating over 71,000 jobs in underserved communities.

His leadership development includes executive programs at Harvard Business School, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, equipping him with strategic insight into procurement transformation, negotiation, and leadership in federal acquisition.