Title: Procurement Manager

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $84,184 - $104,986

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is seeking an experienced and motivated Buyer Supervisor to lead procurement operations supporting agency facilities, community programs, and administrative offices throughout the Commonwealth. This position supervises purchasing staff and ensures all procurement activities comply with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), state procurement regulations, and agency policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, contract administration, and public procurement experience with the ability to manage multiple purchasing initiatives in a fast-paced government environment.

Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) is required for this position; if not a VCO upon hire, certification must be achieved within 12 months from the hire date.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or supply chain operations.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
Working knowledge of public procurement laws, regulations, and purchasing procedures.
Extensive knowledge, and the use of eVA, VITA, and the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) SWaM requirements.
Experience interpreting and training staff on the content of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and Supply’s Agency
Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA and eVA mandated requirements and the state administered small purchase charge card program.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, procurement initiatives.

Additional Considerations

Experience and/or training in business administration, public administration, finance, supply chain management, or related field.
Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is optional.
Experience in government or institutional purchasing environments.

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.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Manager

Phone: 804-588-4410

Email: djjrecruit@djj.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.

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