COMMUNITY SERVICES PROCUREMENT MANAGER (Procurement Manager I)

Civicworks; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services seeks a Community Services Procurement Manager to lead the procurement unit, oversee daily operations, and manage complex projects while ensuring compliance with state regulations. The role requires extensive experience in government procurement and proven supervisory skills.

The position emphasizes developing solicitations, evaluating bids, and guiding staff to uphold high standards of procurement practice within a Grade 22 management framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ten years of professional experience in government procurement and/or contract management with progressively responsible supervisory or managerial oversight
• Knowledge of state procurement law, COMAR Title 21 regulations, and contracting procedures
• Experience developing procurement documents including RFPs, IFBs, and related solicitations
• Ability to supervise staff and provide training, instruction, and guidance to procurement professionals
• Experience managing complex procurement projects such as master service agreements and business process outsourcing agreements

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees day-to-day operations of the procurement unit
• Manages complex procurement projects and ensures regulatory compliance
• Evaluates proposals and bids
• Provides direct supervision and guidance to procurement staff

Skills

Staff supervision

Contract management experience

Procurement law knowledge

Procurement documents development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Community Services Procurement Manager (Procurement Manager I) leads and oversees the day-to-day operations of the procurement unit at the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services in Baltimore. The role involves managing complex procurement projects, ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations, evaluating proposals and bids, and providing direct supervision and guidance to procurement staff. This is a Grade 22 management position requiring a bachelor's degree and ten years of professional government procurement or contract management experience with progressively responsible supervisory or managerial oversight.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Ten years of professional experience in government procurement and/or contract management with progressively responsible supervisory or managerial oversight
• Knowledge of state procurement law, COMAR Title 21 regulations, and contracting procedures
• Experience developing procurement documents including RFPs, IFBs, and related solicitations
• Ability to supervise staff and provide training, instruction, and guidance to procurement professionals
• Experience managing complex procurement projects such as master service agreements and business process outsourcing agreements