Director of Procurement and Material Management

Fairfax County • Fairfax (Ej32), VA

3h

About The Position

The Director of the Department of Procurement and Material Management (DPMM) serves as the County’s Chief Procurement Officer and leads a team of 75 staff. Under the general direction of the Deputy County Executive/Chief Financial Officer, the Director serves at the pleasure of the County Executive and is subject to appointment by the County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the cited Virginia Code provisions.

As a member of the County’s Senior Management Team, the Director sets the strategic direction and organizational priorities for procurement, grants management, and material management. The position advises County leadership on procurement and material management and works with the Board of Supervisors, County Executive, department heads, Fairfax County Public Schools, suppliers, community partners, and public and private organizations.

The Director leads countywide acquisition and supply-chain programs and oversees the central procurement office, including contracting, Federal Subawards, materials management, excess and surplus property, property accountability, zero-waste initiatives, and sustainability initiatives. The role establishes procurement policies and practices for Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools, ensures compliance with applicable federal and state legislation, and leads emergency preparedness and response activities supporting County, regional, and statewide emergencies. The Director also establishes a Procurement Center of Excellence and leads efforts to promote fair, open, and equitable business opportunities.

Requirements

• Education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field, plus coursework in contracting, procurement, and logistics.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible technical experience in a centralized procurement and material management program, preferably in government.
• At least four years of the required experience in a managerial capacity.
• Certification by a nationally recognized procurement association.
• Satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, credit check, and social media/Internet check.
• Ability to perform primarily sedentary work, including visual acuity for electronic equipment, keyboarding, and carrying or lifting up to 15 pounds; duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred; the preferred field is public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience leading centralized procurement and material management programs within a medium-to-large municipal government or private-sector organization.
• At least three years in departmental senior management or executive leadership capacity.
• Knowledge and experience with Virginia procurement guidelines, particularly the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, policies, systems, and processes that improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and service delivery.
• Ability to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment, balance competing priorities, and manage multiple high-impact initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary procurement practices, methods, and strategies, including innovative approaches to public procurement.
• Strong personnel management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Bilingual ability in English and another language is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 75 staff and provide strategic direction, organization, coordination, development, and implementation for the County’s procurement, grants management, and material management programs.
• Ensure standards, controls, policies, and procedures are executed for contracting and acquisition of goods and services, grant administration and oversight, fixed and consumable inventory, material management, and corporate system management and administration.
• Serve as a technical advisor on procurement and material management matters as a member of the County’s Senior Management Team.
• Collaborate with the Board of Supervisors, County Executive, department heads, Fairfax County Public Schools, suppliers, community partners, and public and private organizations.
• Develop innovative procurement strategies and solutions for complex and unique projects.
• Oversee countywide acquisition programs and supply chain management.
• Direct central procurement operations, including centralized contracting, Federal Subawards, materials management, excess and surplus property management, property accountability, zero-waste initiatives, and sustainability initiatives.
• Lead the Department’s emergency preparedness and response activities in support of County, regional, and statewide emergencies.
• Develop and implement DPMM’s vision, strategic priorities, and organizational direction.
• Establish a Procurement Center of Excellence that leverages cross-functional teams and subject-matter expertise in products and services, compliance, risk management, and related areas.
• Lead a procurement program that promotes fair, open, and equitable business opportunities for a diverse business community.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state legislation pertaining to procurement.
• Establish procurement policies and practices for Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director