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Director, Division of Procurement |
0287 |
| Plans,
directs, and executes an integrated program of procurement
services, managing procurement activities in accordance
with State of Maryland law and Board of Education policy
governing such actions. Duties include developing and executing
the division-level strategic plan consistent with the mission
of the Department of Materials Management and promoting
the continuous improvement of products and services. This
director recruits, trains, supervises. and evaluates staff
in accordance with the Montgomery County Public Schools
(MCPS) professional growth systems. |
| Knowledge
of the principles and practices that are basic to the procurement
mission. Ability to plan and organize staff and coordinate
a variety of contractual actions occurring concurrently.
Ability to review, modify, and create contract language
in the best interest of the school system. Ability to negotiate
between staff and vendor/suppliers on procurement contracts.
Excellent communication, human relations, management, and
leadership skills; knowledge of MCPS organization, strategic
plan, and functions preferred. |
| Requires
a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or
university with emphasis in business administration and
one professional procurement certification such as the
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified
Purchasing Manager (CPM); MBA preferred. Demonstrated successful
managerial experience with a minimum of five years experience
in the management of a procurement operation in either
a school system or governmental operation. Procurement
experience in a large public school system will be considered
advantageous. Combinations of applicable education, training,
and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and
skills necessary to perform effectively in the position
will be considered. |
| (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None |
| (Frequent
overtime or night work required, etc.) Attendance at some
evening Board of Education and other
school system meetings may be required. |
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Directs the development of policies, procedures, and
plans that ensure proper control over procurement and
contracting transactions. Maintains the procurement
manual and keeps it current. Supervises, plans assignments,
and organizes the workflow of the procurement office;
approves recommended procurement methods and recommended
contract awards. Develops programs and processes for
improving the efficiencies of operations in collaboration
with customers, stakeholders, and vendors. Directs
staff in performing all procurement activities, including
the preparation of statement of works; reviews commodity
specifications, detailed analyses of cost proposals,
issuance of contract modifications, negotiation of
contracts, investigations and resolution of contractor
performance, and development and selection of e-procurement
solutions; evaluates goods and services; makes recommendations
designed to reduce costs; and updates purchasing processes.
Prepares and presents staff recommendations for contract
awards to the Board of Education for required procurement
solicitations. Keeps informed of all new developments
relative to the availability of new and improved products
and services in the market, bringing a recommendation
to the attention of appropriate staff. Cooperates with
schools and offices in seeking out new commodities
and processes that may have added value to MCPS. Develops
and manages annual budgets for the unit and performs
periodic cost and productivity analyses. Performs related
duties as required.
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