- Salary
- $158k – $300k/yr
- Location
- FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA, VA
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The Director of the Department of Procurement and Material Management (DPMM) serves as the Chief Procurement Officer and leads a team of 75 staff responsible for the strategic direction, organization, coordination, development, and implementation of the County’s procurement, grants management and material management programs. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ensures that the execution of standards, controls, policies, and procedures are fully executed to manage the acquisition and reporting of the County’s contracting for goods and services, grant administration and oversight, fixed and consumable inventory oversight, material management, and corporate system management and administration.
- As a member of the County’s Senior Management Team, serves as the technical advisor on procurement and material management matters and works collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors, County Executive, department heads, Fairfax County Public Schools, suppliers, community partners, and public and private organizations.
- Develops innovative procurement strategies and solutions for complex and unique projects.
- Oversees Countywide acquisition programs and supply chain management.
- Directs the operations of the central procurement office, including centralized contracting, Federal Subawards, materials management, excess and surplus property management, property accountability, zero-waste initiatives, and sustainability initiatives for the County Government.
- Leads the Department’s emergency preparedness and response activities in support of County, regional, and statewide emergencies.
- Develops and implements the vision, strategic priorities, and organizational direction for DPMM.
- Establishes a Procurement Center of Excellence that leverages cross-functional teams and subject-matter expertise in products and services, compliance, risk management, and related areas.
- Leads a procurement program that promote fair, open, and equitable business opportunities for a diverse business community.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state legislation pertaining to all procurement matters.
- Establishes procurement policies and practices for Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or related field; plus, courses in contracting, procurement and logistics; plus seven years of increasingly responsible technical experience in a centralized procurement and material management program preferably in government of which at least four years must have been in a managerial capacity; Certification by a nationally recognized procurement association; Master's degree preferred.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Certification by a nationally recognized procurement association
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate is a visionary and strategic leader with demonstrated success leading complex procurement and material management operations in a large organization. The successful candidate will bring knowledge, experience, and demonstrated achievement in the following areas:
- Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience leading centralized procurement and material management programs within a medium to large municipal government or private-sector organization, including at least three years in a departmental senior management or executive leadership capacity.
- Knowledge and experience with Virginia procurement guidelines, specifically the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, policies, systems, and processes that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and service delivery.
- Proven ability to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment, effectively balancing competing priorities and managing multiple high-impact initiatives.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary procurement practices, methods, and strategies, including innovative approaches to public procurement.
- Strong personnel management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, credit check, and social media/Internet check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is primarily sedentary in nature; however, visual acuity to work on electronic equipment such as a computer monitor, typing on a keyboard and carrying/lifting up to 15 pounds are essential to this position. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include a practical exercise.
Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.