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State of Maryland · 16 hours ago

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of PROCUREMENT Procurement Manager III

Maryland, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports state and local government agencies by providing various services including procurement. The Associate Director of Procurement will oversee procurement activities, manage staff, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations and policies.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes the content and format of all information technology and professional services procurement submissions from DGS OSP procurement officers and other agencies' procurement officers for adherence and conformance to State procurement regulations and policies

Provides managerial support to train, assign, review and approve the above-described work performed by lower-level procurement officers at DGS OSP and other agencies

Works on strategically comprehensive enterprise-wide contracts, master service agreements, structured intergovernmental agreements and other high level procurement projects. Conducts complex IT and professional services procurements for the department or for the collective benefit of State agencies and/or assists other unit staff with such procurements

Assists in resolving protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of procurement laws, policies, and procedures, and effectively resolves issues in compliance with established guidelines and regulations

Assists in resolving protests and disputes between agencies, DGS and contractors. Maintains current and working knowledge of procurement laws, codes, policies, procedures and objectives. Determines proper resolution within established guidelines and regulations

Other related duties as required by the job that directly or indirectly impact the performance of the Office of State Procurement

Qualification

Procurement managementContract managementLeadership experienceProcurement laws knowledgeFMIS experienceEMMA experienceCoachingMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle SuiteBachelor's degreeProcurement Professional CertificationMentoringCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

At least eight (8) years of relevant professional procurement experience, of which two years must be in a leadership or managerial role

Experience working in procurement or contract management for a Maryland State agency

Experience leading and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, providing coaching and mentoring, and communicating with all levels of staff and management

Control agency procurement management, preferably in Information Technology and Professional Services procurement

Experience with FMIS, eMMA, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite

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

Employees who have not already done so, must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment