Procurement Unit Manager

About the role

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, Acquisitions Section, the Supervisor I analyzes, consults with, and provides direction to staff and management on all aspects of State purchasing. The incumbent consults with control agencies as needed, studies and reviews processes for compliance with statutory requirements and State policies, and reviews purchase requests to determine the appropriate acquisition method for materials, equipment, services, and IT. The position may be eligible for hybrid telework, subject to operational needs and State/DMHC telework policies, and requires California residency.

Responsibilities

• Analyze State purchasing processes and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and State policies.
• Consult with control agencies and provide direction to staff and management.
• Review and analyze purchase requests to determine appropriate acquisition methods for materials, equipment, services, and IT.

Requirements

Minimum requirements are detailed in the class specification for the SUPERVISOR I classification.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and reviewing the work of others.
• Experience in contracts and procurements.
• Experience utilizing FI$Cal.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to self‑manage in an environment with multiple projects and moving deadlines.
• Experience completing reports and establishing and maintaining tracking systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
• Experience presenting and/or providing training or performing knowledge transfer activities.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal and state legislation, statutes, and regulations related to procurements and/or contracts.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential assignments with tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Maintain a high degree of initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $7,172.00 – $8,910.00 per month. Note that the advertised range does not include the temporary salary reduction under the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025), which provides a temporary pay reduction in exchange for leave credits based on the position’s bargaining unit.