Description

The Assistant Director of Procurement is a professional position in a very busy, fast paced Procurement Office. The position is responsible for providing assistance to the Director of Procurement/Procurement Agent in administering Arlington Public Schools’ procurement program and developing improvements in the program. The Assistant Director provides assistance in legal matters regarding awards of bids, contract administration, calculation of liquidated damages, and protests of awards by bidders or others. The Assistant Director responds to inquiries and complaints, analyzes market trends to obtain the highest quality and best prices available. The Assistant Director assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Procurement during absences. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Procurement. Supervision is exercised over four Procurement Office employees; two Senior Procurement Specialists, a Procurement Specialist, and a Procurement Technician. 

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration including course work in purchasing plus considerable experience as a buyer or similar position; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skill, and ability. A minimum of five (5) years experience, reflecting progressive responsibilities, in public procurement in Virginia is preferred. Experience in public procurement outside of Virginia and non-public procurement may be substituted providing the work was sufficiently complex. Certification by the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) and Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional in Supply Management(CPSM) are preferred. Experience of supervising staff is required. To include: setting, monitoring and evaluating objectives, developing training plans. Working knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act is desirable. Proven ability to establish, and maintain, effective working relationships with end users is essential. Knowing and understanding of the terms and conditions of ITBs, RFPs and contracts is required.