19594 - Procurement Mgr Sr

About the role

Plan, organize, lead and monitor procurement operations. Organize and manage procurement program. Manage delegation and revision of procurement authority.

Responsibilities

• Audit: Review audits from IA, APA, PRT and DGS and prepare responses.
• Interpretation of Policies and Procedures: Ensure proper procurement procedures and controls are in place and measure effectiveness of policies and procedures in meeting business goals and customer needs.
• Performance goals and service levels: Lead teams to meet established performance goals and provide excellent customer service. Develop, implement and monitor performance results for competitive bids, competitive negotiations, and sole source procurements.
• Identify and implement improvement strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness in procurement operations.
• Procurement and Contracting Services: Provide procurement and contracting services to VDOT's districts and divisions. Develop and establish operating procedures, long range goals and objectives for VDOT's procurement and contracting program.
• Advise and instruct Procurement Managers and Contract Officers on procurement issues. Consult with the Office of the Attorney General and collaborate to provide advice on dispute avoidance and resolution.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze problems and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of governmental purchasing, as well as federal, state and local government procurement laws and practices.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people resources.
• Skill in motivating, developing, and delegating.
• Skill in strategic planning and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze problems and recommend alternative solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, and technical personnel.
• Experience applying general management principles and practices to include human resources.
• Experience applying principles and practices of governmental purchasing as well as federal, state and local government procurement laws and practices.
• Skill in strategic planning and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs.
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification.

Skills

• Skill in motivating, developing, and delegating.
• Skill in strategic planning and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement.
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs.

Benefits

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program. The Commonwealth is committed to inclusion and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply. Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation.