Procurement Team Manager

What is this career opportunity?
Our State Procurement Services Division is looking for an experienced and people-focused manager to lead, develop, and mentor four contract officers. This team applies their expertise to complex procurement processes in support of all state agencies. Duties of this team include facilitating successful requests for proposals, invitations for bid, and requests for information procurement processes in accordance with state law and policy. In addition, this management position collaborates with other procurement leaders within the division to identify strategic sourcing solutions, leverage cooperative purchasing opportunities, and facilitate IT procurement processes.

This is an exciting time to join the division, as the State is in the process of an enterprise-wide effort to centralize the procurement function which will bring efficiencies and an enhanced service model while providing opportunities for procurement professionals to develop their skills and expertise as part of a larger team.

If you bring strong leadership and managerial skills, we can teach you the procurement aspect of this position. If you’re an adaptable, collaborative leader who thrives on building strong teams and fostering engagement, we would appreciate hearing from you! (You can learn more about the State Procurement Services Division here.)

What are we looking for?

• A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field; AND
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial ability. OR
• Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Deliver outstanding customer service
• Prioritize staff workload and juggle multiple projects and deadlines
• Provide leadership, vision, encouragement, and expectations for staff
• Communicate, develop, and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• Effectively collaborate in a team environment
• Able to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively orally and in writing with both highly technical and non-technical people at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A working knowledge of and experience with project management principles, practices, and techniques
• A working knowledge of and experience with service management tools such as ServiceNow
• Able to learn about procurement and the processes performed within the Division

Does this sound like you?
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. In your cover letter please tell us about your strengths related to this position and how you would overcome your weaknesses. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency?

Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o And more…

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.