Procurement Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Procurement Manager

Starting Salary: $90,000 - $107,000 DOQ

Position Overview: Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in managing the procurement programs for the City of Fredericksburg. Under the direction of the Director of Finance, you'll ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and lead strategic procurement planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee procurement programs for goods, services, construction, and professional services
• Develop and implement annual contracts and procurement policies
• Maintain quality control and provide procurement training
• Lead with integrity to ensure competition and efficiency in procurement operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with City stakeholders
• Review and execute contracts and purchase orders
• Develop and manage Requests for Proposals, Bids, and Quotes
• Monitor contract administration to ensure timely and complete service delivery
• Research cooperative contracts and prepare advertisements for solicitations
• Chair RFP evaluation committees and negotiate contracts
• Address vendor protests and manage emergency purchases
• Assist in developing and maintaining procurement policies
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred
• At least four years of governmental purchasing experience preferred
• Certifications such as VCO, VCCO, CPPO, CPPB, or CPM desired
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training accepted
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of State and City procurement laws and contract principles
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and handle public interactions tactfully
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with automated procurement systems preferred
• Understanding of FOIA principles and contract law
• Ethical judgment and decision-making skills
  
  

Apply Now: Join our team and contribute to the City of Fredericksburg! While the position is open until filled, completed City applications and resumes should be submitted before 11:59pm on May 04, 2025.

Come be part of a knowledgeable and amazing work team committed to excellence in serving a thriving and growing community and the commitment toCity’s Core Values.In addition to offering a great work team and excellent salary, the City of Fredericksburg is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation/sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.

The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

City of Fredericksburg

Human Resources Department

715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

FXBGhire@fredericksburgva.gov

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