Contracts and Procurement Manager

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,686 - 134,942; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Contracts and Procurement Manager to lead purchasing, negotiations, contracts, and IT procurement for the Department of Workforce Development. This role reports to the Director of Contracts and Procurement and ensures compliance with state laws and regulations.

You will coordinate bidding, oversight of vendors, and interaction with state agencies to support cost-effective acquisition and efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time or equivalent experience in procurement, contracts, or related field.
• Substitutions: degree or certificate may reduce required experience.
• Experience with government purchasing laws and regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee purchasing, negotiations, contracts and encumbrance operations and IT contracting.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate bidding and contracting with agency management and state officials.
• Liaise between Finance, IT leadership, legal counsel, program staff, vendors and external stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Public Administration

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Graduate degree substitution available

Job description

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Job Description - Contracts and Procurement Manager (260005AQ)

Job Description

Contracts and Procurement Manager - ( 260005AQ )

Description

The Contracts and Procurement Manager oversees the formulation, development and implementation of purchasing, negotiations, contracts and encumbrance operations, and IT contracting and procurement for EOLWD. Reporting to the Director of Contracts and Procurement, the Contracts and Procurement Manager reviews existing federal/state purchasing procurement and contracting regulations and develop procedures which support the regulations and the operation of the Agency administration and service delivery goals, objectives and initiatives.

The Contracts & Procurement Manager develops systems to maintain the availability of needed goods and services in a timely manner. To achieve position requirements, the incumbent must function as EOLWD's Purchasing Agent and Negotiator working in conjunction with managers and state officials to ensure EOLWD's acquisition of goods and services is administered in compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and procedures in a cost-effective manner.

In overseeing procurement functions, the Contracts and Procurement Manager coordinates with agency management and state officials to plan and negotiate bidding and contracting processes. This role requires the incumbent to communicate and coordinate activities within EOLWD and with external state entities (i.e. Office of the State Comptroller, Operational Services Division, and Division of Capitol Asset Management).

In addition, the incumbent liaises between EOLWD Finance, Information Technology leadership, legal counsel, program staff, vendors, and external stakeholders regarding operational and technology-related procurement activities. Responsibilities include oversight of IT vendor contracts, EOTSS chargebacks, procurement compliance, strategic sourcing support, and operational coordination for technology procurements and fiscal activities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

Job

Accounting and Finance

Agency

Department of Workforce Development

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Jul 31, 2026, 7:04:35 PM

Number of Openings

1

Salary

87,686.54 - 134,941.81 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affricatative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Karen Haynes-Clifton - 6176265138

Bargaining Unit : M99-Managers (EXE)

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes