Supplier Engagement Program Coordinator; Administrator

Introduction:
The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, local non‑profit organizations, and citizens of Maryland by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, and security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS also manages facilities engineering, design and construction services, oversees almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and leads the State procurement process.

This recruitment is limited to candidates willing to accept employment on a contractual basis.

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DGS Office of State Procurement
45 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

The Supplier Engagement Program Coordinator supports the implementation and day‑to‑day operations of a statewide network designed to help historically underserved businesses compete for state and local government contracts. In a two‑year term, the Coordinator reports to the Supplier Network Administrator and focuses on program coordination, communications, training support, facilitation, and accompanying administrative tasks.

• Execute daily program operations, including scheduling, logistics, and workflow management.
• Coordinate calendars and activities with internal staff and external partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and events by managing registrations and preparing materials.
• Serve as a direct point of contact to help participants navigate program resources and track their engagement.
• Manage program communications, including newsletters, social media, and outreach campaigns.
• Respond to participant inquiries and maintain contact lists to support recruitment efforts.
• Maintain accurate participant records and program data in internal systems.
• Support the compilation of reports and performance metrics.
• Organize files, maintain documentation, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Assist with financial tasks, such as invoice and expense tracking, and contribute to special projects as assigned.

• Experience with government procurement, public purchasing, or contracting processes.
• Experience supporting small businesses, historically underserved businesses, or other supplier diversity initiatives.
• Experience maintaining and tracking program data using spreadsheets, databases, or other information management systems.
• Experience coordinating virtual and in‑person events, conferences, and/or educational programs.
• Experience developing communication materials such as newsletters, marketing materials, or website content.
• Experience supporting budget tracking or grant‑funded programs.

This recruitment is limited to candidates willing to accept employment on a contractual basis.

Employees may be required to operate a motor vehicle. Those assigned such duties must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in the State of Maryland.

This position requires travel to offsite locations for in‑person events throughout the State of Maryland.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.

The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but you will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12‑month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

DGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer