Procurement Supervisor

Salary: $108,000.00 - $114,000.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 2025-C&P-002
Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services
Division: Contracts & Procurement
Opening Date: 02/18/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Procurement Supervisor (WMS BAND 2) - 2 POSITIONS
Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM HYBRID
NOTE:

This position is eligible for full time remote/telework within Washington State. There may be instances where you will be required to work from the office or a field location. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Contracts & Procurement (C&P) Division provides centralized procurement leadership, solutions, and services in support of all state agencies and other government entities' operations.

About the Opportunity:
As a Procurement Supervisor, you will lead, coach, and manage a team of professional contracting staff while overseeing complex procurements and contracts that support DES, state agencies, higher education institutions, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations. You will play a key role in reducing government operational costs by applying Lean principles and ensuring exceptional service delivery. As a working supervisor, you will develop and manage statewide contracts, procurements, and consulting projects, influencing outcomes with independent judgment and expert knowledge of procurement laws and policies. Additionally, you will serve as a strategic liaison with customer agencies, contribute to statewide policy development, and represent DES in procurement and contracting workgroups. Your leadership will empower staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive innovative solutions to meet agency and state objectives.
Duties

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of professional procurement and contracting staff.
• Ensure compliance with chapter 39.26 RCW and provide expert consultation on procurements and contracts.
• Oversee and execute complex, high-risk procurement projects involving multiple stakeholders and significant financial impact.
• Influence and contribute to the development of statewide procurement and contracting policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain customer partnerships, acting as a liaison for procurement and contracting consultations.
• Analyze and interpret policies, rules, and requirements to provide expert guidance to agencies and staff.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, communication, and collaboration.
• Coach, mentor, and manage team performance, ensuring continuous development and training.
• Participate in workgroups and initiatives that impact statewide procurement and contracting policies.
• Promote a Lean organizational culture that values respect, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Enhance procurement and contracting efficiency by developing terms, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance.
• Adapt to new methods, technologies, and travel as needed to support procurement and contracting initiatives.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A valid Washington State driver's license.
• Bachelor's Degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, mathematics, statistics, economics, or closely allied field.
• Five (5) years of experience in:
  • Negotiating, administering or terminating contracts, supply chain, or other related fields; AND
  • Contract cost, price analysis, or contract compliance administration.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

NOTE:

• Additional qualifying experience may substitute the required education requirement, year for year.
• A Master's degree in one (1) of the above academic disciplines may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
• A Law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or equivalent certification
• Member of a state bar association
• Knowledgeable of Washington state laws and regulations governing government contracting
• Expert level vendor/customer relationship management
• Excellent customer service

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the "duties summary" section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

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