DOT Procurement Manager Job Annapolis area,Maryland USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Position: DOT Procurement Manager I

Position Overview

The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) seeks a Purchasing/Materials Manager (DOT Procurement Manager I) to oversee procurement of commodities, special equipment, capital equipment vehicles, information technology, acoustical services, and small procurements for the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and other state airports. The role includes managing the MAA warehouse, inventory, and agency procurement reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the procurement process supporting the administration’s capital, operating budget, and major IT projects.
Develop, solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award services, maintenance, acoustical, specialized equipment, information technology, commodities, vehicles, capital equipment, and small procurements for BWI Marshall, Martin State Airports, and other state airports, ensuring compliance with federal and state procurement laws, regulations, policies, procedures, BPW advisories, MDOT, MAA, and Comptroller policies.
Manage the Corporate Credit Card Process.
Make independent procurement decisions requiring high discretion and judgment with potential legal and programmatic significance.
Oversee and manage the MAA warehouse, including inventory management and agency procurement reporting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of professional public sector procurement or private sector contracting experience, including soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor briefings, monitoring contract performance, e‑procurement management, and professional certification or procurement business operations.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Experience with FMIS, ADPICS, EPICS, and automated inventory systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent customer service skills.

Substitution Options

One year of experience substituting for the required education.

Certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (IPMA/NAPM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (NACMA), Certified Public Procurement Officer, or Certified Professional Public Buyer (Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc., or National Association of State Procurement Officials) substituting for the required education.

Professional contract management or procurement experience substituting for required education on a year‑for‑year basis.

A JD or MBA substituting for two years of required experience.

U.S. Armed Forces military service as a commissioned officer in contracting, industrial management, logistics specialist classifications, or administrative support specialty codes in procurement or financial management fields on a year‑for‑year basis for required experience and education.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties requiring the operation of a motor vehicle and must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

Applications must be received by 07/28/2026
. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Applicable auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. MDOT MAA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

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