Procurement Contracts Supervisor

This supervisory role oversees a team of approximately two Senior Contract Officers and one Contract Officer, including monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating staff performance.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and issue contracts for goods and services needed by VCCS system-wide customers using advanced, complex procurement methods.
• Establish contracts that deliver maximum strategic value in quality, pricing, and flexibility, while enabling supplier innovation.
• Manage a portfolio of term contracts for use by SSC customers, potentially including other public bodies.
• Utilize advanced market research and analytical data techniques to make complex system-wide sourcing decisions.
• Ensure all purchases are performed accurately, timely, and in compliance with VCCS, state policies, and applicable laws.
• Employ best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Interpret and apply procurement-related laws and policies, and participate in developing related procedures.
• Build working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals with diverse stakeholders.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) protocols.
• Travel within Virginia and the United States as needed.

Requirements

• Multiple years of complex procurement experience, including request for proposals, invitation for bids, contract management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience leading, supervising, and motivating a team.
• Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification within one year of hire and VCO within two years. More information on certifications.

Skills

• Professional qualities to advance strategic procurement techniques and improve operations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled in using electronic procurement systems, MS Office products, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to analyze market data, exercise sound judgment, and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to develop and comprehend highly complex solicitation and contract documents.
• Creative thinking and initiative to achieve innovative contracts and strategic enterprise agreements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting relationships.

Additional Considerations

• Expertise in interpreting legal agreements and modifying them for compliance.
• Procurement experience in higher education and/or state government.
• Professional procurement certifications such as CPPB, CPPO, VCCO, VCM, CPM, CPSM, or other government or nationally recognized credentials.

Schedule

• Hybrid telework available.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, and credit checks (relevant to employment). Candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. More information.