Procurement Manager
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations supporting agency facilities, community programs, and administrative offices throughout Virginia. The position supervises purchasing staff and ensures procurement activities comply with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), state procurement regulations, and agency policies. Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification is required. Candidates who do not hold the certification upon hire must obtain it within 12 months of their hire date. This recruitment is limited to state employees.
Requirements
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or supply chain operations.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Working knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and purchasing procedures.
- Extensive knowledge and use of eVA, VITA, and Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) SWaM requirements.
- Experience interpreting and training staff on the VPPA, APSPM, VITA and eVA requirements, and the state-administered small purchase charge card program.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and procurement initiatives.
- Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification is required; if not held upon hire, it must be achieved within 12 months.
- Must be a state employee.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and/or training in business administration, public administration, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification.
- Experience in government or institutional purchasing environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement operations supporting agency facilities, community programs, and administrative offices throughout the Commonwealth.
- Supervise purchasing staff.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), state procurement regulations, and agency policies.
- Interpret and train staff on the VPPA, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA and eVA requirements, and the state-administered small purchase charge card program.
- Manage multiple purchasing initiatives and priorities in a fast-paced government environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
