19368 - Procurement Manager

What drives you? Are you experienced in providing technical guidance and supporting procurement operations? We are seeking a Procurement Manager in our NOVA District Office located in Fairfax, VA. In this role, you will deliver consulting assistance, training, and recommendations to Central Office and District procurement personnel. You will help guide the direction and management of procurement programs, including commodities, non‑professional services, and capital outlay construction services. The position is responsible for preparing written reports on compliance, delegated authority, and the overall effectiveness of procurement activities. You will also serve as an advisor on procurement law, policy, procedures, and delegated authority matters. Additional responsibilities include assessing training needs, developing and delivering procurement training, and conducting written and verbal analysis of procurement best practices. Provide technical consulting assistance, training, guidance and recommendations to Central Office and District procurement personnel for procurement operations. Assist and advise in the direction and management of procurement programs to include commodities, non-professional services and capital outlay construction services. Provide written reports of compliance with recommendations and effectiveness of delegated procurement authority. Assist as a procurement advisor for all procurement issues, including application of law, policies, procedures and delegated authority. Assess procurement training needs and develop and deliver training. Research and provide written and verbal analysis of procurement best practices. **How you will contribute:** - Analysis and Assessments of Procurement Procedures: Provide in-depth analysis and impact assessments of procurement procedures to improve and enhance statewide procedures that have a direct influence on fiscal positions of VDOT. Serve as Division's FOIA coordinator. - Procurement Reviews: Analyze procurement program activities related to organizational structure, staffing systems, manual and automated processes, documentation, and voucher and invoice processing. Develop procurement review reports and conduct exit interviews. Advise and respond to requests for professional assistance and consultation related to procurement, policies, procedures and practices. Recommend increases, suspensions, or revocations of delegated authority. Promote, seek and encourage increased participation in VDOT's SWAM Plan and initiatives. Identify statewide needs and cost saving opportunities. Develop guidelines for operational efficiencies that promote best purchasing practices. - Training: Develop, coordinate and conduct technically-oriented training in procurement-related fields. Update training based on changes to the Virginia Public Procurement Act and VDOT Procurement and Surplus Property Manual. **What will make you successful:** - Ability to analyze and evaluate highly complex procurements and make decisions and recommendations. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. - Ability to operate independently to achieve objectives for improvements in procurement and material management. - Ability to supervise and train staff. - Knowledge of Federal, State, and local procurement laws, regulations, administration and organization. - Knowledge of management practices research, analysis and quantitative methods, automated procurement systems, e-commerce and e-procurement. - Knowledge of procurement material management-related operations. - Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. - Skill in process improvement and project management. - Skill in the use of computers and software applications. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Ability to analyze and evaluate highly complex procurements. - Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. - Ability to obtain and maintain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification. - Ability to obtain one of the foll…