Contracts and Procurement Director

Title: Contracts and Procurement Director

State Role Title: Procurement Manager III

Hiring Range: $117,000 - $134,550.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: PURCHASING

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Opportunity

Lead procurement strategy for one of Virginia's largest state agencies. You'll oversee millions in contracts, champion supplier diversity, and build a high-performing team—all while driving innovation that directly impacts millions of Virginians.

Your Impact in Numbers

Direct complex acquisitions, negotiate enterprise contracts, and develop long-term strategies that optimize costs and drive innovation across DMV operations.

Team Excellence
Mentor procurement professionals, set performance standards, and create a culture where your team thrives and exceeds expectations.

Supplier Diversity
Serve as DMV's SWaM Champion—develop plans, build relationships with diverse suppliers, and advance equity in public procurement.

Compliance & Innovation
Balance regulatory requirements with cutting-edge procurement practices, ensuring DMV operates at the highest standards while embracing new technologies.

Pursuant to Sections 2.2-3114 and 2.2-3115 of the Code of Virginia, this position has been designated as requiring you to disclose your financial interests. Financial interests shall be disclosed as a condition of employment and thereafter as required. The mechanism you will use to disclose these interests is called Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI).

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves many businesses, including dealers, fuel tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values. We live them!

Minimum Qualifications

Special Instructions

You will be provided 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.

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: (804) 367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

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 800-552-5019.

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.