Procurement Manager, Commodities ((Procurement Manager

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MDH, Office of Contract Management and Procurement, Commodities Procurement Unit, Baltimore MD

The Commodities Procurement Unit Manager is responsible for administering, planning, and directing procurement operations of the unit and supervising and evaluating lower-level procurement officers tasked with the responsibility of processing commodities related solicitations obtained through the competitive procurement process, negotiated procurement process, and other procurement methods obtained in accordance with the State Finance and Procurement Article, COMAR Title 21 and various policies and procedures established by the Board of Public Works and Department of General Services, Office of State Procurement.

The position is responsible for providing expert procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance in accordance with government procurement laws, regulations and policies. The position will manage the day to day operations of the unit to include assigning, reviewing, and approving the work of and training procurement staff within the unit. Upon request, this position provides advisory support in the development of Contract Fulfillment Teams in the execution of solicitations, contracts and agreement actions for MDH facilities and headquarter units.

• Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university and at least six (6) years of professional public sector procurement, or private sector contracting experience, which included activities such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts, advertising procurement opportunities, distributing specifications to vendors, coordinating bidder evaluation committees, conducting vendor debriefings, monitoring contract performance, eProcurement management, professional certification or procurement business operations, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Notes:
  1. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in ensuring appropriate and consistent enterprise-wide interpretation of and compliance with enterprise level procurement laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the required education.
• 2. Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management;
  Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association;
  Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. or National Association of State Purchasing Officers) for the required education.
• 3. Candidates may substitute professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

• Desired candidates should possess a degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain or related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Desired candidates should also possess:
• Professional Procurement Certification (CPPO, CPPB,
  
  C. P.M., NIGP)
• Procurement & Contract Management
  
  Experience:
  
  managing commodity portfolios and contracts, with experience in State and federal procurement rules
• Strategic Sourcing & Oversight
  
  Experience:
  
  Skill in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, spend analysis, and contract lifecycle management
• Systems & Compliance Expertise:
  Proficient in e-procurement systems (preferably eMMA) and strong knowledge of compliance, audit readiness, and internal controls
• Leadership & Communication
  
  Experience:
  
  Ability to guide staff, collaborate with program and fiscal teams, and report effectively to senior leadership

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The…