Procurement Manager I

State of Maryland

Annapolis (MD)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annap

Generous paid leave

Paid holidays

Health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking a professional supervisor for the Office of State Procurement. You will oversee procurement sourcing, contract awards, and policy interpretation while guiding a team of Procurement Officers and support staff.

This at-will, management service role supports Maryland state operations and BPW/COMAR compliance. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with opportunities across Annapolis and Baltimore locations and a focus on strategic

Qualifications

Seven years of professional experience in public-sector procurement or private-sector contracting, including experience with soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts.
Experience interpreting and applying State procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to complex procurements.
Experience managing, reviewing, or providing guidance on the work of lower-level procurement professionals.
Experience with IT and/or Professional Services procurement (five+ years) or with QBS/Architectural/Engineering procurement (two+ years).
Intermediate proficiency with FMIS, eMMA, Google Workspace/Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Staff supervision and project planning for procurement activities and contracts.
External liaison with agencies and vendors; ensure compliance with BPW and COMAR.
Solicitation development and posting of IFBs and RFPs on eMMA.
Lead pre-bid/proposal conferences and maintain solicitation files.
Bid evaluation and award recommendation per COMAR guidelines.
Stakeholder communications and drafting deficiency notices.
BPW preparation and regulatory compliance duties.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Public-sector procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

FMIS

eMMA

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities, engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service Consider joining our team! This is a Management Service position which serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (at-will).

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

There are two positions available within the DGS Office of State Procurement IT & Professional Services (PS) 45 Calvert Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Architectural/Engineering (A/E) 301 W. Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 These positions are eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional, supervisory role within the Office of State Procurement. The incumbent oversees and executes procurement sourcing and contract awards while ensuring strict adherence to State laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance and policy interpretation to agencies, managing a team of Procurement Officers and support staff, and serving as the primary backup to the Program Manager in their absence.

POSITION DUTIES

Staff Supervision & Project Planning: Direct staff in reviewing and modifying agency specifications. Establish realistic contract timelines, including site visits, pre-bid meetings, board dates, and advertising schedules. Define critical contract terms to ensure fair competition.
External Liaison & Records Management: Ensure staff collaborate efficiently with agencies and vendors. Act as the primary liaison on BPW and COMAR regulations. Manage manual and automated procurement record-keeping, archiving, and document retrieval.
Solicitation Development & Posting: Review requisition specifications for clarity. Oversee the creation and posting of IFBs and RFPs on eMMA (eMaryland Marketplace), including terms, conditions, line items, and targeted vendor lists.
Pre-Bid Activities & MBE Goals: Monitor staff and submit MBE goal recommendation forms to the Procurement Review Group (PRG). Lead or oversee pre-bid/proposal conferences, issue clarifications/amendments via eMM, and maintain solicitation files.
Bid Evaluation & Award Recommendation: Review staff/committee analyses of bids and proposals for accuracy, responsiveness, and responsibility. Verify vendor references, calculations, insurance, licenses, and MBE compliance. Recommend awards in accordance with COMAR 21 guidelines and assist in resolving protests.
Stakeholder Communication: Ensure prompt responses to inquiries from contractors, state agencies, and the public. Guide staff in drafting deficiency notices and follow-up correspondence to bidders.
Board of Public Works (BPW) Prep: Prepare agenda items and comprehensive backup packages for contract awards requiring BPW approval.
Regulatory Expertise: Maintain an active, up-to-date knowledge of procurement laws, codes, and policies to resolve complex issues within established guidelines.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Seven years of professional experience in public-sector procurement or private-sector contracting, including experience with soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts; advertising procurement opportunities; distributing specifications to vendors; coordinating bidder evaluation committees; conducting vendor debriefings; monitoring contract performance; eProcurement management; professional certification; or procurement business operations.
Experience providing procurement interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with applicable State laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Experience managing, reviewing, or providing guidance on the work of lower-level procurement professionals.
IT/Professional Services Position: Five or more years of experience in IT and/or Professional Services procurement, including providing procurement guidance and oversight and reviewing the work of procurement professionals.
Architectural/Engineering Position: Two or more years of experience with Qualifications-Base Selection (QBS) and/or Architectural/Engineering Act procurement, including providing technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with applicable State laws and regulations.
Intermediate proficiency with FMIS, eMMA, Google Workspace/Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience interpreting and applying State procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to complex procurements and contracting activities.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in this classification who have not done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please include all experience and education that is related to this position. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information submitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities on your application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credit, you will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered a position. You may submit your transcript as part of the application process.

Please note, selected candidates may be required to complete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background check prior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS