Procurement Director

Job Posting Title

Procurement Director

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description

Procurement Director

The Procurement Director is the administrative head of the Purchasing Division of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS). This position has sole and exclusive authority and responsibility for acquiring all materials, supplies, equipment, and services acquired, used, or consumed by ODMHSAS, except as otherwise provided by law. The Procurement Director is a pivotal leadership role in overseeing and enhancing our procurement function. This includes developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing sourcing processes, and ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods and services.

Position Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's overall business goals.  Lead, mentor, and inspire the procurement team to achieve excellence and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contract Management: Develop and manage procurement contracts, ensuring compliance and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.  Establish clear terms and conditions to protect the company's interests.
• Compliance and Ethics: Ensure procurement practices comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.  Implement and maintain a code of conduct for procurement staff and suppliers.

Job Type:

• Job Type: Full-time, one vacancy
• Application Period: Open until filled.
• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• This position is located in-office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional business or public administration experience, including four years in a supervisory or administrative capacity;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education.
• Must be able to obtain within the first two weeks of employment and maintain Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) Certification. 

NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Benefits:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services.
Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care.
ICARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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