Contracts and Procurement Director
Job no: 5093953
Position type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Department of Motor Vehicles
School/Unit: Department of Motor Vehicles
Department/Office: Purchasing
Categories: Procurement
Title: Contracts and Procurement Director
State Role Title: Procurement Manager III
Hiring Range: $117,000 - $134,550.
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Location: PURCHASING
Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Opportunity
Lead procurement strategy for one of Virginia's largest state agencies. You'll oversee millions in contracts, champion supplier diversity, and build a high-performing team—all while driving innovation that directly impacts millions of Virginians.
Your Impact in Numbers
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35% Strategic procurement leadership for complex, high-value contracts
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25% Building and mentoring your procurement team
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20% Championing supplier diversity as DMV's SWaM leader
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15% Ensuring compliance and managing risk
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10% Collaborating with executive leadership and state agencies
What You'll Lead
Strategic Procurement
Direct complex acquisitions, negotiate enterprise contracts, and develop long-term strategies that optimize costs and drive innovation across DMV operations.
Team Excellence
Mentor procurement professionals, set performance standards, and create a culture where your team thrives and exceeds expectations.
Supplier Diversity
Serve as DMV's SWaM Champion—develop plans, build relationships with diverse suppliers, and advance equity in public procurement.
Compliance & Innovation
Balance regulatory requirements with cutting-edge procurement practices, ensuring DMV operates at the highest standards while embracing new technologies.
Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position has been designated as requiring you to disclose your financial interests. Financial interests shall be disclosed as a condition of employment and thereafter as required. The mechanism you will use to disclose these interests is called Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI).
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!
Minimum Qualifications
What You Bring
Must Have
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Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification
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Extensive public procurement experience, including leadership of large-scale procurement operations or programs
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Deep knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM)
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Proven track record managing large-scale procurement operations
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Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Additional Considerations
We'd Love to See
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Other procurement certifications (VCM, CPPO, CPPB)
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Significant experience in executive-level procurement leadership, including multi-jurisdictional procurement initiatives
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Track record implementing innovative procurement strategies
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Experience with category management, sustainable sourcing and emerging technologies
Why This Role Matters
Shape the Future – Implement cutting-edge procurement strategies for a major state agency
Drive Innovation – Lead transformation in how Virginia acquires goods and services
Build Equity – Advance supplier diversity and create opportunities for SWaM businesses
See Your Impact – Your decisions directly improve services for millions of residents
Work-Life Balance – Hybrid arrangement with comprehensive state benefits
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.
Contact Information
Name: DMV Employment
Phone: (804) 367-0528
Email: employment@dmv.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.
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