DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

Job Summary

Performs advanced professional, administrative, and supervisory work overseeing the County’s procurement operations. Ensures compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), supports departments in acquiring goods and services efficiently, and leads procurement staff and programs to align with organizational priorities. Serves as a key advisor to County leadership and departments, balancing compliance, fiscal responsibility, and operational needs.

About the Role

Supports audit processes and fiscal year close-out activities. Develops and delivers procurement training for departments and stakeholders. Implements improvements to procurement programs for efficiency and cost savings. Builds strong vendor relationships and promotes fair and open competition. Monitors procurement activity, contract spend, and performance metrics. Prepares reports on procurement activity, savings, and compliance trends. Provides budgetary input related to contracts and procurement planning. Supports Board agenda items and procurement approvals as needed. Leads or supports special projects, including audits, system improvements, and process enhancements.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises, trains, develops, and evaluates procurement staff
• Provides guidance to departments on procurement processes and best practices
• Oversees and manages procurement activities for goods, services, professional services, and construction
• Develops, reviews, and approves solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs), contracts, amendments, and task orders
• Determines appropriate procurement methods and ensures full compliance with policies and regulations
• Interprets and enforces procurement policies, procedures, and applicable laws
• Supports audit processes and fiscal year close-out activities
• Develops and delivers procurement training for departments and stakeholders
• Implements improvements to procurement programs for efficiency and cost savings
• Buils strong vendor relationships and promotes fair and open competition
• Monsitors procurement activity, contract spend, and performance metrics
• Prepares reports on procurement activity, savings, and compliance trends
• Provides budgetary input related to contracts and procurement planning
• Supports Board agenda items and procurement approvals as needed
• Leads or supports special projects, including audits, system improvements, and process enhancements

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or related field; minimum of 6 years of procurement experience, preferably in local government; 3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Special Qualifications: Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check; must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license; certified public procurement officer (CPPO) or the ability to obtain within a specified timeframe; certified professional public buyer (CPPB) or the ability to obtain within a specified timeframe; Virginia contracting officer (VCO) or the ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act and public procurement practices; knowledge of local government operations and procurement lifecycle; ability to interpret policies, laws, and contracts and apply them to complex situations; strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills; ability to supervise staff and manage competing priorities; excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to build effective relationships with staff, vendors, and leadership