Procurement Supervisor (WMS 2)

Salary: $100,000.00 - $110,500.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2024-C&P-005
Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services
Division: Contracts & Procurement
Opening Date: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Procurement Supervisor
(WMS 2)
** This position is eligible for full time telework within Washington State.**
**This posting is open until filled. Application review will begin two weeks after the posting date. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.**
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.
About the Opportunity
Within DES, the Contracts and Procurement (C&P) Division is hiring a Procurement Supervisor. In this role, you will provide guidance and leadership to a team of contracting professionals. Your team will be responsible for helping state agencies and political subdivisions access effective commercial solutions, using state buying power to improve the value of every dollar spent, and making it easy to do business with the state. You will interpret and apply statewide procurement and contracting laws, rules, policies, and best practices to the suite of contracts assigned to your team. You will work closely with your team and will be accountable for the team's ability to produce quality work and meet project timelines.
We are seeking someone experienced in providing consultation on complex procurement and contract issues and able to advise and mentor DES staff and customers on best procurement practices and small business participation opportunities. In terms of your leadership style, we need a coach who knows how to build a cohesive professional team that works well together, a facilitator who knows how to delegate work duties as needed, and an advocate of practices and working conditions that achieve inclusion in the workforce and in the way we serve the public. The preferred candidate would have knowledge of state systems, processes, and procedures.
Why you should join us:
The Department of Enterprise Services offers:

• A great total compensation and ;
• Paid ;
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program;
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN); Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG); Latino Leadership Network (LLN); Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD); Disability Inclusion Network (DIN); Washington Immigrant Network (WIN); and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN);
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.

Duties
Some of what you will enjoy doing:

• Manage a team of professional staff within a procurement and contracting program.
• Analyze, implement, and manage compliance with chapter 39.26 RCW to provide expert level consultation related to statewide, single or internal procurements and contracting.
• Manage or conduct complex high-level and high-risk procurement and contracting projects involving multiple parties and millions of dollars for DES or for entities across the state.
• Influence and help develop major statewide procurement and contracting policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain customer partnerships, acting as liaison to assist with and consult on statewide procedures for goods and services procurements and contracting, in accordance with applicable authorities.
• Obtain, analyze, interpret requirements, rules, policies and other information from electronic and other sources, and provide expert level consultation and support to customer agencies and staff.
• Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills.
• Coach and mentor team members on an ongoing basis and provide them with necessary training.
• Performance manage team members both positively and constructively.
• Work creatively and collaboratively with others to identify issues, provide analysis, and recommend solutions designed to meet the goals and objectives of the program; independently resolve problems within the scope of position to prevent problems.
• Work effectively with the Statewide Procurement Manager, the Assistant Director and other executives, supporting strategic and tactical business plans for the program and management decisions.
• Exercise reliable independent judgment consistently, within scope of position's authority.
• Participate in work groups or other initiatives affecting statewide agency and state government policies and practices.
• Contribute to the development of contract general terms and conditions for use in state contracts.
• Improve the efficiency of procurement and contracting processes.
• Review, approve, and execute contracts ensuring compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures.
• Learn new methods, including those employing new software, programs or platforms, as may be required to complete assignments.
• Travel to any area of Washington State or out-of-state and remain overnight, as necessary.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, mathematics, statistics, economics, or closely allied field; AND
• Five (5) years of experience in contract negotiations and management, supply chain management, contract cost or price analysis, or other directly related fields.

**Note:

• Master's degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for one (1) year of the above experience.
  
• A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for two (2) years of the above experience and the required education.
  
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for the required education.

AND

• A minimum of (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience.

Required skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to think in strategic terms in addition to tactical terms.
• Demonstrated ability to know, apply, and enforce laws and policies and, when needed, take staff corrective action or disciplinary action.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with executive management.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean principles and embrace a continuous improvement, employee empowered culture.
• Knowledgeable in the use of word processing, data base, and other hardware and software effectively.
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Demonstrated initiative.
• Demonstrated values of integrity, respect, a positive work attitude, and teamwork.
• Ability to evaluate and enforce safety rules for the well-being of the staff.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies:
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred/Desired:

• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or equivalent certification
• Member of a state bar association
• Knowledgeable of Washington state laws and regulations governing government contracting
• Excellent customer service

Supplemental Information
How to apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview).

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Conditions of Employment:

• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Jennifer McWaid at (360) 407-8210 or email Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
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