MPT Director of Procurement

Maryland Public Television, which is commonly known by its familiar name "MPT", is a public television network that comprises six television stations that broadcast throughout the entire state of Maryland as well as into the District of Columbia and parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is the only state-wide broadcaster in Maryland. MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service.

11767 Owings Mills Blvd. Owings Mills, MD 21117

Plan, coordinate and administer the job duties of the procurement office, which includes developing specifications, bid solicitation, contract award, and contract management. Determine the best procurement to provide quality goods and services.

• Prepare the preparation of bid solicitations, purchase orders, contracts and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Research, develop, modify and write bid specifications.
• Represent MPT with Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Information Technology (DoIT), Department of General Services (DGS), and Board of Public Works (BPW).
• Conduct pre-bid conferences, review and respond to appeals.
• Modify and implement processes related to MPT's procurements ensuring compliance with State rules and regulations.
• Develop and conduct procurement training for staff and ensure that all individuals involved in the   procurement process are fully trained.
• Manage the procurement of equipment, services, construction supplies, information technology and other goods and services which must be obtained through the competitive or negotiated procurement process.
• Manage independent contractor agreements and MPT's artist exemptions to the independent contractor regulations.
• Minority Business Enterprises Liaison

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or related field.

Experience: Five years professional experience in procurement administration. Three (3) years of the required experience must have been at the management level in contract management and negotiation.

Notes: Experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Any of the following certifications are highly desirable: Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management; Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the National Contract Management Association; 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).

Knowledge of the Maryland State Financial Management System (FMIS) is preferred.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For all foreign education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. 

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above.  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be received by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to submit your application online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to jjones@mpt.org by the closing date and time.

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Paper applications, required documents, and any addendums may be mailed or faxed (410-581-4382) by the closing date and time to:

Maryland Public Television - HR

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD  21117

The MD State Application Form can be found online. Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MPT that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.