Director, Division of Purchases and Supply P0001

Title: Director Division of Purchases and Supply - P0001

State Role Title:Procurement Manager IV

Hiring Range: $170000 - $190000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of General Services

Location:DPS

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking an experienced executive to lead its Division of Purchases and Supply (DPS). This is one of the senior chief procurement officer positions in the compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and Code of Virginia the DPS Director provides procurement oversight of approximately $6 billion in annual purchases by State agencies and political subdivisions for non-technology materials equipment supplies and services. This position interacts with public and private sector executives throughout the Commonwealth in formulating public procurement regulations. The DPS Director is responsible for the operations of the Division that includes; the Commonwealths statewide electronic procurement system (eVA) Virginias one-stop e-procurement marketplace with $13.3 billion in net spend in FY25; Sourcing & Contracting Statewide contracts that leverage Commonwealth buying power contracts that extend Commonwealth savings to localities higher ed and political subdivisions; Virginia Distribution Center (VDC) Cooperative warehouse offering 1000 high-quality items onsite QA lab; Virginia Institute of Procurement (VIP) Training through the annual Public Procurement Forum event and state procurement certifications that build a world-class public-procurement workforce; Policy Consulting & Review (PCR) Interprets VPPA establishes the procurement regulations provides agency delegations when appropriate raining to agencies conducts agency reviews; Surplus Property Management responsible the policy and disposition surplus assets for maximum return and transparency. Responsible for an annual budget of approximately $75M and is responsible for over 100 full-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of education training and experience with procurement operations addition we seek an individual with extensive and successful executive level experience in either public or private sector management.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of procurement processes that include a variety of commodities and services.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of State and federal procurement laws contract law and knowledge of contract administration.
• Must have experience in interpreting and defining specifications negotiating complex contracts for goods and/or services and have proven experience interacting with executives in the public and private sectors related to procurement issues.
• Considerable knowledge of automated procurement systems e-commerce e-procurement and material management related operations is required.
• Selected candidate must have procurement management experience and possess the ability to think creatively prioritize tasks take initiative be detail oriented and maintain a professional attitude while applying reengineering procurement techniques to streamline processes and improve operations.
• Demonstrated ability and experience analyzing and evaluating procurement issues/information and making recommendations and decisions is essential.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills knowledge and experience in the use of related automation is needed.
  Considerable experience with managing procurement professionals is required.
  

Additional Considerations

• CPPO CPCM CPM or VCO certifications are preferred as they represent procurement knowledge and expertise.
• Experience working with the Commonwealths statewide electronic procurement system (eVA)
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via .

Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received but this position may be closed at any time after January 23 2025. Please refer to the Your Application page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

The selected candidate must also complete a Statement of Economic Interest prior to the first day of employment.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups individuals with disabilities veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.