Director of Procurement and Contract Management

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate Procurement to obtain best value for the Authority.
• Develop overall procurement strategies and participate in drafting policies and procedures governing goods, services, construction, records management.
• Oversee the Authority’s procurement portfolio and procurement performance analytics.
• Collaborate with procurement leadership to develop and maintain the annual procurement buying plan.
• Collaborate with procurement leadership and senior staff on change management initiatives to modernize systems, improve efficiency, and reduce redundancies.
• Promote and maintain customer-centered service culture across procurement operations.
• Oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including solicitation, evaluation, award, negotiation, execution, and performance monitoring.
• Validate procurement methodologies (incidental, small, large, cooperative, and exception-based purchasing) in accordance with MCCA thresholds and policies.
• Oversee due diligence acquisitions and procurement exceptions.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of procurement files, approvals, and documentation.
• Oversee preparation and review of bid solicitations and contract award documents for compliance with procurement laws, regulations, and MCCA’s best value procurement policies.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the Authority and consult with the Legal Department as appropriate.
• Ensure confidentiality of all contract negotiations, financial data, and risk-related matters.
• Work directly with senior staff on confidential procurement and contract matters.
• Team Leadership, Supervision, and Professional Development:
• Supervise buyers and procurement staff.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities for procurement staff.
• Ensure staff adherence to procurement policies, procedures, timelines, and service standards.
• Compliance, Oversight and Subject Matter Expertise:
• Serve as the Authority’s Procurement Subject Matter Expert and liaison for strategic sourcing and procurement planning.
• Create, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procurement activities.
• Coordinate and implement public bidding to obtain maximum value and service from Authority expenditures.
• Support procurement audits, reporting, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts procurement laws, regulations, and MCCA policies.
• Support initiatives to increase participation of diverse and small businesses in Authority procurements.
• Provide guidance and flexibility to departments to support supplier diversity spending goals.
• Collaborate with the Capital Projects team including the Authority’s Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) on capital projects relating to procurement schedules, RFP development, contract terms and conditions.
• Support design and construction procurement activities in alignment with applicable laws and Authority’s policies.
• Board, Executive and External Engagement:
• Support senior staff during Board preparation related to procurement matters.
• Attend Board meetings as needed to provide clarification regarding procurement approvals.
• Consult and advise the Chief Procurement Officer and Supplier Diversity Officer, and the Chief of Economic Development on procurement programs and policy changes.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contract management, including purchasing, vendor relations, and/or design and construction procurement.
• Proven track record of leading and managing a procurement team, including supervision, coaching, workload management, performance oversight, and ensuring adherence to policies and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in procurement execution, contract management, vendor relations, supplier diversity engagement, and compliance with public procurement laws.
• Familiarity with Massachusetts public procurement requirements, including M.G.L. Chapter 30B, and best value procurement principles, as well as applicable public construction laws (including M.G.L. c. 149 and related regulations).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience working in an ERP system for purchasing and order processing; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred, though equivalent experience in a comparable platform such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or Workday will be considered.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and change-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional experience in a public sector or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience working with Operational Services Division (OSD), Statewide Contracts, Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), and Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM).
• Proficiency with e-procurement systems such as COMMBUYS, BidDocs, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of supplier diversity tracking or reporting frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and represent the Authority professionally.