Procurement Manager

DHRM • Richmond, VA

16d

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 the Commonwealth. The role supervises purchasing staff and ensures procurement activities comply with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), state procurement regulations, and agency policies. The position requires Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification; candidates who do not hold it upon hire must achieve it within 12 months of their hire date. This recruitment is restricted 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 mandated 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 of the hire date.
• 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 is optional.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed