Title: Director, Division of Purchases and Supply - P0001
State Role Title: Procurement Manager IV
Hiring Range: $170,000 - $190,000
Pay Band: 7
Agency: Department of General Services
Location: DPS
Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov
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 Commonwealth. In 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 Commonwealth's statewide electronic procurement system (eVA), – Virginia’s 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 1,000+ 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 management. In 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 Commonwealth's 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 jobs.virginia.gov.
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 jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.
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 804-786-3910 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 employee’s 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 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.
Contact Information
Name: DGS Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3910
Email: jobs@dgs.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.