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Title: Assistant Procurement Manager - #ARS00032
State Role Title: Procurement Officer II
Hiring Range: Anticipated starting salary $95,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Do you enjoy supporting others, working with a passionate and successful team, then this is the job for you!
Come and join our team!
Job Duties:
"Teleworking is limited".
The Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) aspires to improve the employment, quality of life, security, and independence of older Virginians, Virginians with disabilities, and their families. As a member of the DARS General Services Department, this position supports the DARS mission in the attainment of quality financial management, logistics/fleet management, safety, lease management, procurement, and facilities management services.
The General Services Department collectively strives to support the advancement of all DARS/DSA staff and our General Services Department team members in reaching for their individual goals and team achievements, by embodying integrity, approachability, responsiveness, and collaboration in the achievement of state/federal compliance, fiscal responsibility, and overall customer satisfaction.
We are seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager. The incumbent will play a key role in enhancing procurement practices to identify and improve procurement cycle times, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the procurement function.
This position will lead and mentor a team of four Senior Buyers in managing the procurement of complex and technical goods and services for six Disability Services Agencies (DARS, DBVI, VBPD, VDDHH, VRCBVI, and WWRC). This role requires routine meetings and consistent interactions to collaborate with division leaders and end users to support the mission of the Disability Services Agencies (DSA). Additionally, this position will be pivotal in promoting, explaining, and ensuring procurement activities are completed in accordance with Department and State policies and procedures.
This position will report to the DSA Procurement Manager and involves supervising the team, handling complex and technical procurements, and continuously improving procurement processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) within one year of hire and VCO within two year(s) of hire. (See for more information on VCA and VCO certification process).
- Experience supervising others.
- Considerable knowledge and experience with grants, the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA Buy-IT Manual, or similar procurement laws and regulation experience.
- Proficient in the use of procurement and contract management systems and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex procurements.
- Training and/or experience in public or business administration or related curriculum. Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
- This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
- A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
- The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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: Human Resources
Email:
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 .
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.