DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT

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201 W. Preston St, Baltimore, MD  21201

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Director of Procurement.  This is a leadership position responsible for the Department’s procurement and contract policy.  This position manages the procurement and contracts process from planning to audit.  It oversees a significant staff, and the day to day operations including the processing of over 200 contracts totaling over $700 M.  The procured services are wide ranging from health care service delivery to operations and administrative services.  This position is also responsible for developing policies, procedures and standards in contracting and procurement issues to ensure consistency of the Departments goals and objectives.  It also is responsible for overseeing the Department’s procurement certification program, and serves as a liaison with the Board of Public Works and the Departments of Budget & Management.  In addition, this position provides expert advice to executive management. 

Education:       A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.  

Experience:      Six years of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with Federal and State governmental procurement laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.  Two years of this experience must have involved supervising or leading other employees. 

Experience with Corporate Credit Cards

One or more of the following certifications: 

• Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management (CPM);
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association (CPCM);
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Professional Public Buyer from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc.), or
• National Association of State Purchasing Officers (CPPO/CPPB)

This is a management service recruitment.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one year period.  For Recorded Job Information Call:  410-767-6018. For specific questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-767-6403.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.