Procurement Manager, Commodities

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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.
At least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring vehicle operation).
Certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain or related field, from an accredited college or university.
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.

Responsibilities

Administering, planning, and directing procurement operations of the unit.
Supervising and evaluating lower-level procurement officers.
Processing commodities related solicitations obtained through competitive procurement, negotiated procurement, and other procurement methods.
Providing expert procurement technical interpretation, instruction, guidance, and assistance.
Managing the day-to-day operations of the unit, including assigning, reviewing, and approving work, and training procurement staff.
Providing advisory support in the development of Contract Fulfillment Teams for solicitations, contracts, and agreement actions.