Deputy Director of Contracts and Procurement - Central Office - Decatur, GA (ADM)
Job Summary:
This position directs strategic sourcing initiatives, manages cost savings and performance targets, ensures compliance with the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) regulations, and supports agency-wide operational readiness. The role functions as second-in-command within the Office of Contracts and Procurement and may act on behalf of the Director as delegated.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
· Direct strategic sourcing and purchasing operations for assigned categories or divisions.
· Develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost-effective, compliant acquisition of goods and services.
· Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, amendments, renewals, and MSLR agreements.
· Review and approve complex requisitions and contracts within delegated authority.
· Ensure compliance with state procurement laws, DOAS regulations, and DJJ policies.
· Serve as Agency Procurement Officer (APO), if designated.
· Support Small Business and Supplier Diversity initiatives.
· Establish and maintain executive-level vendor and stakeholder relationships.
· Supervise and develop assigned managers and procurement staff.
· Monitor procurement metrics, cost savings initiatives, and performance outcomes.
· Promote audit readiness, internal controls, and risk mitigation practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university and nine (9) years of professional experience in inventory, purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, including six (6) years in a managerial role.
Or Four (4) years of experience at the lower level Mgr 2, Purchasing (FEM051) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
· 3+ years of public sector procurement and/or contracting experience
· 3+ years of strategic sourcing experience in the public sector
· 2+ years of PeopleSoft Financials experience
· 2+ years of Workday experience
· Georgia Certified Purchasing Manager (GCPM)
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits
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