Chief Procurement Officer - 0P003
Job no: 5100511
Position type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Division/Equivalent: Department of General Services
School/Unit: Department of General Services
Department/Office: Central Procurement
Categories: Procurement
Are you a DGS employee with extensive experience in the areas of Construction, Technology, and Non-Technology Procurements?
Do you have experience managing a professional staff and implementing policies/policy updates?
Apply to be our Chief Procurement Officer!
Title: Chief Procurement Officer - 0P003
State Role Title: Procurement Manager III
Hiring Range: $140,000 - $150,000
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)
Location: Richmond, VA
Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: Agency Only – A
The Virginia Department of General Services, Office of Procurement Services (OPS), is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our Office of Procurement Services as the Chief Procurement Officer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our agency's mission by ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes by directing DGS’ Office of Procurement Services and supporting the department by providing consistent and accurate support services so that staff can be successful in accomplishing the agency’s mission.
The Chief Procurement Officer contributes to the success of our agency by implementing efficient and compliant procurement practices. Apply now to make a difference in public service procurement!
**This opportunity is ONLY open to CURRENT DGS EMPLOYEES. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.***
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leading and supervising OPS staff.
- Overseeing procurement of goods, services, and construction for the agency.
- Implementing and executing good procurement practices within OPS and in the divisions where procurement delegations have been granted to ensure that procurement laws, policies, and regulations are followed, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act, DGS Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual, VITA IT Procurement Manual: “BUY IT,” and DGS Construction Professional Services Manual.
- Establishing agency contracts and providing training and assistance to divisions on delegated procurements.
- Managing contract renewals and oversee effective contract management practices.
- Ensuring the agency is compliant with the use of eVA, including certifying the eVA dashboard and payment of fees.
- Serving as SWaM Champion for Executive Order Number 35, develops and executes the agency SWaM Plan.
- Responsible for the agency small purchase charge card program, oversee audits of SPCC holders.
This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 2 days/week) after the completion of a Telework Agreement.
We’ve got great benefits!
DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally, supplemental bus passes, ride share, or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Minimum Requirements
- Extensive experience with Commonwealth procurement laws and policies, including the Virginia Public Procurement Act, APSPM, VITA "Buy IT" Procurement Manual, and CPSM.
- Extensive experience in the areas of Construction, Technology, and Non-Technology Procurements, including experience start-to-finish experience executing Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids.
- Experience managing a professional staff.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including experience conducting complex negotiations and trainings.
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, and implementing policies/policy updates.
- Ability to develop internal purchasing policies for the Department, including experience improving business processes.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct procurement operations.
- Ability to communicate concisely orally and in writing.
- Strong technology skills, including e-procurement, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing software.
Additional Considerations
- Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO). Candidates who do not already have the this certification will be required to obtain one within one year of employment.
- Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) certification, Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification, or other nationally recognized purchasing certification.
- Experience with procurement operations management.
- Experience with the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system (eVA).
- Experience with grant management.
Special Instructions
**This opportunity is ONLY open to CURRENT DGS EMPLOYEES. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.***
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 March 10, 2026. 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 and complete a Statement of Economic Interest prior to the first day of employment.
If the selected candidate does not already possess the Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification will be required to obtain it within one year of hire.
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
Advertised: Eastern Standard Time
Application close:
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