Procurement Manager, Commodities; Procurement Manager

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

GRADE 22

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

Main Purpose of Job 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.

Minimum Qualifications 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates may substitute professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications 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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification who have not done so must obtain and possess certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

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