Procurement Manager/Strategic Sourcing Manager (Hybrid)

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State Corporation Commission seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing multi-dimensional sourcing strategies for services, IT solutions and goods. The role includes contract management, supplier relationships and risk mitigation within a hybrid work setting.

Preferred candidates hold eight+ years in procurement, expertise in IT contracts, and professional certifications (CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP).

Qualifications

• Eight years or more in contract administration and procurement, including IT contracts.
• Experience leading cross-functional sourcing teams.
• Certifications relevant to procurement (CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP) or equivalents.
• Strong knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and directing the work of sourcing professionals.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for services, IT solutions and goods.
• Assisting divisions in evaluating, negotiating and selecting value-based solutions.
• Managing contracts and supplier relationships while mitigating risks.
• Training and evaluating staff and ensuring performance targets are met.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with laws and policies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Leadership

Public procurement act knowledge

Vendor management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Starting Salary Range: $101,504 - $145,000

The State Corporation Commission (“SCC”) seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to join its Sourcing and Supplier Management team. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional sourcing teams in developing and executing multi-dimensional strategies that consider multiple aspects of the SCC’s needs as well as developing, implementing, interpreting and evaluating procurement programs and processes. The Strategic Sourcing Manager position offers a hybrid work schedule (typically 3 days in office and 2 telework days each week) as well as a variety of professional development and training opportunities.

Essential functions and responsibilities of the Strategic Sourcing Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing and directing the work of sourcing professionals
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for a wide variety of services, IT solutions and goods for varying levels of complexity and fiscal value
• Assisting SCC divisions in identifying how to solve business problems, and facilitating the process of evaluating, negotiating, and selecting solutions that provide the best value to the agency
• Performing contract management duties and maintaining supplier relationships; and protecting and managing contractual risks
• Managing, coaching, developing, training, and evaluating staff; reviewing and analyzing the work of staff; and managing workload and ensuring performance targets are met by staff
• Ensuring all procurement and contracts are executed in accordance with laws and policies and adhering to all applicate processes and procedures
• Performing market research and analyzing data to make appropriate recommendations
• Collaborating with leadership to develop and implement risk and issue identification, escalation, and resolution strategies
• Identifying areas of improvement and supporting maturity of procurement processes and tools
• Leading and participating in special projects
• Resolving complex purchasing and invoice issues
• Advising divisions on procurement and contract policies and procedures
• Planning and conducting training classes

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in contract administration and procurement, including experience executing and managing Information Technology contracts; and considerable experience managing staff
• Considerable experience in strategic sourcing, to include executing complex contracts with defined deliverables and service level agreements
• Considerable experience negotiating Software License Agreements
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively train, develop, coach, and evaluate professional staff and to lead cross-functional teams
• Considerable knowledge of the sourcing and procurement of technology goods and services
• Familiarity with public procurement and knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act
• Professional certifications relevant to experience (CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, or similar)
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required with considerable experience
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to express and understand ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and oversee the completion of multiple projects simultaneously and meet set deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SCC staff and external vendors

How to Apply

This position is open until filled.

Qualified internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are an external candidate, apply on the SCC Career Center website at https://careercenter.scc.virginia.gov. If you are an internal candidate, apply using eSCC (Oracle) - iRecruitment Employee Candidate.