19594 - Procurement Mgr Sr

Virginia Department of Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to plan, organize, and monitor procurement operations across districts and divisions. The role focuses on auditing, policy interpretation, and improving performance and service levels in bidding and contracting.

The successful candidate will lead teams, advise on procurement issues, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local purchasing laws and practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze problems and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Audit: Review audits and prepare responses.
• Interpretation of Policies and Procedures to ensure proper procurement controls.
• Lead teams to meet performance goals and drive competitive bidding and contracting efficiency.
• Provide procurement and contracting services to districts and divisions; advise on procurement issues.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Procurement leadership

Audits & compliance

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), CPPO, CPPB, or CPM

Job description

Job Description

Plan, organize, lead and monitor procurement operations. Organize and manage procurement program. Manage delegation and revision of procurement authority.

How you will contribute:

• Audit: Review audits from IA, APA, PRT and DGS and prepare responses.
• Interpretation of Policies and Procedures: Ensure proper procurement procedures and controls are in place and measure effectiveness of policies and procedures in meeting business goals and customer needs.
• Performance goals and service levels: Lead teams to meet established performance goals and provide excellent customer service. Develop, implement and monitor performance results for competitive bids, competitive negotiations, and sole source procurements. Identify and implement improvement strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.
• Procurement and Contracting Services: Provide procurement and contracting services to VDOT's districts and divisions. Develop and establish operating procedures, long range goals and objectives for VDOT's procurement and contracting program. Advise and instruct Procurement Managers and Contract Officers on procurement issues. Consult with the Office of the Attorney General and collaborate to provide advice on dispute avoidance and resolution.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to analyze problems and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technicalpersonnel.
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of governmental purchasing, as well asfederal, state and local government procurement laws and practices.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people resources.
• Skill in motivating, developing, and delegating.
• Skill in strategic planning and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze problems and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel.
• Experience applying general management principles and practices to include human resources.
• Experience applying principles and practices of governmental purchasing as well as federal, state and local government procurement laws and practices.
• Skill in strategic planning and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs.
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field desired.
• Possession of Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
• Possession of Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
• Progressive experience as a buyer and manager in a large complex procurement office.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check