Senior Procurement and Contracting Services Manager

Senior Procurement And Contracting Services Manager

Pay Grade : N

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director for the Office of Procurement and Contracting Services, the Senior Procurement and Contracting Services Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the daily activities of the Georgia Department of Health Procurement and Contracting Unit. The Senior Manager oversees procurement and contracting functions to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and policies; promotes efficiency, accountability, and transparency in the acquisition of goods and services; and supports the Department's mission through effective resource stewardship and process improvement.

Leadership and Management

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement and Contracts Administration

Governance and Risk Management

Strategic and Process Improvement

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory role; OR Eight (8) years of related professional experience which includes four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory role; OR Four (4) years of experience required at the lower level Mgr 2, Business Ops (GSM011) or position equivalent. Note : An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications :

Education : Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related discipline.

Management Experience : 7+ years of experience leading teams responsible for multi-layered projects, contracts, and competitive solicitations.

Public-Sector Procurement Experience : Demonstrated experience managing teams in state, federal, or large public-sector procurement environments.

Procurement and Solicitation Experience : 5+ years of experience in contract writing, development, and administration, including managing RFPs, RFQs, RFQCs, and non-competitive procurement requests such as sole-source procurements.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management : Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and complex procurement processes in a public-sector environment.

Regulatory Knowledge : Knowledge of Georgia state procurement regulations, DO