Title: Enterprise Sourcing Manager
State Role Title: Info Technology Manager II
Hiring Range: $156,000 - $165,000
Pay Band: 7
Agency: VA Information Tech Agency
Location: VA Information Technologies
Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as an Enterprise Sourcing Manager with the Customer Experience Division.
This position offers leadership to teams that assist customers (Commonwealth Executive Branch Agencies and all other public bodies) in identifying how to solve IT business problems, and facilitates the process of evaluating, negotiating, and selecting solutions that provide the best value to the Commonwealth.
This includes leading customers in the development of complex requests for proposal documents, leading teams in evaluating supplier proposals, and negotiating complex contracts with suppliers. This position also assists with the market research and planning in support of VITA sourcing strategies.
This position leads and manages the Enterprise Sourcing Team for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Enterprise Sourcing Manager is responsible for the following:
Lead a team that develops and executes Enterprise sourcing strategies and market research for IT solutions, services and goods.
Develops strategies and directs initiatives to maximize the value for customer agencies and all public bodies through market research and the establishment of IT Infrastructure and VITA Enterprise contracts.
Communicate sourcing strategies, plans and regarding complex IT situations to all levels of the organization (including C-suite and Directors) as required through presentations, meetings, and decision briefs.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain policies, processes, templates, and best practices to drive value across sourcing operations and to ensure proper controls and compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.
Report progress on all VITA sourcing initiatives to the Director of Enterprise Sourcing & Risk Management and VITA leadership.
Lead supply chain management (SCM) governance activities of Executive branch agencies as part of SCM's role as IT procurement authority for the COV.
Lead the development of new customer-facing training content in support of SCM's quarterly IT procurement training.
Lead organizational transformation efforts within the Enterprise Sourcing Team. Establish and maintain organizational structure that supports objectives and oversees growth and development of team members.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Commonwealth stakeholder groups, including customer organizations – agency heads, directors, OAG, etc. - and industry partners in support of VITA Supply Chain Management programs and initiatives.
Lead continous improvement as well as innovation and drive best in class IT sourcing and contracting practices that deliver value to VITA and its customers.
Represent VITA in contacts with the public, at conferences, and other platforms as appropriate.
Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond, VA, where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealth’s leading IT agency, we’re connecting, protecting, innovating, and powering Virginia’s digital future through collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant, customer-focused environment that values growth, accountability, and forward thinking — all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams and/or staff in IT sourcing, contracting, or other supply chain management areas.
Considerable experience in sourcing complex high value IT solutions and services, including contract development and negotiations.
Considerable experience executing requests for proposals (RFPs) & competitive negotiations for statewide or enterprise-wide, complex and high dollar value IT solutions.
Considerable experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite, directors, suppliers, customers and the general public.
Considerable experience in interpreting and applying procurement law and policies.
Considerable Experience in process and project management.
Additional Considerations
Considerable experience in analyzing and developing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies, financial models, contracts, and management structure for IT infrastructure services and commodities to include: Server, Storage & data center services, End user services, Managed security services, Managed cloud services, Network & wireless services, Multi supplier integrator services, Service integration & management etc.
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.
This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.
Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: VITA Human Resources
Phone: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov
Email: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.
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.