Procurement Strategic Sourcing Manager

What are we looking for

To thrive in this role from day one you should demonstrate the following skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and direct a professional team and manage workload and priorities.

• Experience with strategic sourcing including market research competitive solicitations and negotiation to secure bestvalue contracts for a public or complex organization.
• Skill in evaluating total cost of ownership (TCO) lifecycle costs and nonprice factors to recommend contract type term and suppliers that create longterm value.
• Experience drafting and managing formal solicitations (RFPs ITBs RFQs) and contract documents in compliance with laws rules and procurement policies.
• Ability to analyze spend and procurement data identify costsaving and efficiency opportunities and propose practical solutions to supplyrisk and performance issues.
• Proven project management skills including planning coordinating and delivering multiple sourcing or procurement initiatives on schedule.
• Working knowledge of public sector procurement principles and ethics and ability to maintain thorough documentation to support audits and oversight.

Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume cover letter and three professional business references. In your cover letter please tell us about your strengths related to this position and how you would overcome your weaknesses. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the work experience or the education & certifications portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency

Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o And more

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

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State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Why should you keep reading and consider working here

We know you have other work options but we invite you to consider joining us at the State of Montana Department of Administration. As a customer servicefocused organization we provide centralized services specialized support and practical solutions to state agencies boards and commissions as well as local governments across Montana. Our vision is to transform how government services are delivered and accessed serving state government with effective efficient and customerdriven solutions that benefit all Montanans. (You can learn more about the DOA here.)

What is this career opportunity
The State Procurement Services Division is seeking an individual with exceptional leadership communication project management and problem-solving skills to join the states centralized procurement office. As the Strategic Sourcing Manager you would supervise a small team of contracts officers responsible for supporting the strategic sourcing needs of the State of Montana. Strategic sourcing is a critical practice for improving our performance through reducing costs increasing efficiency and mitigating supply risks. While many procurements are reactive to short-term needs strategic sourcing seeks to align procurement practices with an objective of creating and maintaining long-term value. Strategic sourcing considers additional factorslike total cost of ownership (TCO) for a particular commodity or serviceto determine the most beneficial contract type and length the most suitable product or service and the optimal suppliers to provide the best-value to the organization. (You can learn more about the State Procurement Services Division here.