Procurement Officer PROCUREMENT OFFICER II

Position Duties

We are seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Procurement Officer II to serve as the lead procurement authority for the OAG. In this role, the Procurement Officer II oversees, manages, and executes the full lifecycle of agency procurements, ranging from goods and equipment to complex service contracts, information technology acquisitions, and specialized professional services.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop contract specifications for a wide range of goods and services.
• Develop and prepare written procurement determinations for all procurements in accordance with COMAR requirements.
• Develop and prepare solicitations, including Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other procurement vehicles.
• Conduct public bid openings and evaluate bids for responsiveness and responsibility.
• Oversee and authorize invoice payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
• Provide procurement technical interpretation, instruction, training, guidance, and assistance to agency staff in accordance with State laws and regulations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for SBR, PPN, MBE and VSBE.
• Attend State procurement training and meetings.
• Purchase supplies and equipment.
• Create Blanket Purchase Orders, Purchase Orders and Change Orders in FMIS.
• Establish proper agency procedures, policies, and processes to ensure a premier procurement program and practice at the OAG.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of experience, three years of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions.
• An additional four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of experience performing State of Maryland procurement work, including preparing procurement determinations compliant with COMAR Title 21.
• Experience developing and managing solicitations such as IFBs, RFPs, and other formal procurement documents.
• Experience conducting public bid openings and evaluating bids for responsiveness and responsibility.
• Handson experience using FMIS to create Purchase Orders, Blanket Purchase Orders, and Change Orders.
• Demonstrated experience preparing required State procurement reports such as SBR, MBE, VSBE, and PPN submissions.