Director of Strategic Sourcing
(Hiring salary will be based on experience, credentials, pay equity, and statewide rules)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Administrative Services is the State of Georgia’s enterprise solution for fleet, human resources administration, risk management, state purchasing and surplus. Through the efforts of our employees, we provide enterprise leadership, business services and solutions to help state entities improve organizational efficiency, workforce performance and policy compliance. With over $5 billion dollars of spend under management, the State Purchasing Division, is tasked with managing the development of the state procurement policies, strategic sourcing for state entities and ensuring that procurement professionals are both educated and compliant with current regulations.
The Director of Strategic Sourcing will oversee a large team managing the enterprise procurement function for the State of Georgia. This position will drive change across the State and drive improvements in sourcing and procurement results statewide, in partnership with key stakeholders, departmental leadership and strategic suppliers. The Director will hone current processes and provide the thought leadership necessary to adapt leading practices. The purchasing functions under the Director’s purview will include statewide strategic sourcing, contract management, spend analytics and pipeline development. Together with the Deputy Division Director of Policy, Supplier Outreach, and Training; the Director of Audits; and the Director of Agency Sourcing, the Director of Strategic Sourcing will play a key role in shaping the future of Georgia’s procurement. This leadership team will help drive the development of new processes, policies, and audit programs aimed at simplifying procedures and increasing flexibility across the procurement system. This position will be instrumental in supporting the GA@WORK implementation and supporting go-live of the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP).
Job Responsibilities:
o Assist in developing the state’s procurement strategy and ensure timely procurement support activities
o Manage resources to provide enterprise leadership on complex strategically sourcing of statewide contracts for use by state, higher education and local entities
o Recruit, develop and manage team members for sourcing, contract management and data analysis functions
o Foster relationships with agency executives and peers across the country to garner feedback and leading practices to drive continuous improvement
o Formulate, in conjunction with entities utilizing contracts, short-term and long-term strategic procurement plans in order to maximize buying power, minimize inefficiencies and meet customer needs
o Serve as executive level expert by providing direction and guidance in the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and post award processes (including financial and technical evaluation criteria, complex negotiation process, difficult supplier responses, etc.)
o Utilize spend data and market trends to ensure the portfolio of statewide contracts matches the needs of stakeholders and is aligned regularly
o Communicate and interact with vendor community on high level matters including conflict resolution
o Assist in supervising a contract administration system designed to verify suppliers are performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of their contracts
o Procure or supervise the timely procurement of all needed goods, services and technology, in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures
o Leverage spend analytics to improve solicitations, drive benefits and financially manage the statewide contract portfolio
o Effectively overseeing the management of supplier quarterly sales report submission and administrative fee payment processes including improvements in reporting, invoices, and Accounts Payable management.
o Ensure purchasing practices are consistent, fair and transparent, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best value procurements
o Research market sources to locate and ensure the most cost-effective purchase of goods and services
o Provide leadership and education through participation in relevant industry events
o Develop, recommend and monitor the departmental budget
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
o Expert knowledge of procurement practices, processes and support systems
o Demonstrated project management and/or change management abilities
o Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
o Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills required to effectively manage and motivate a large team of professionals
o Strong decision-making skills and ability to work cooperatively and persuasively with external and internal leadership
o Intermediate to Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
o Understanding of major industry categories, supply markets and products
o Experience scoping, negotiating and managing large and complex procurement initiatives
Completion of a pre-employment background check is required.
DOAS participates in a hybrid work environment and
Telework is encouraged with some days in the office required.
MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university and eleven years of experience in purchasing/contracts or procurement sourcing, eight years of which as a manager
OR six years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Purchase/Inventory (FEM052) or position equivalent
*Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
· Three years leading procurement activities for large and diverse private or public organization
· Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Public Administration (MPA) from accredited institution
· Prior procurement leadership experience with a State of Georgia agency or entity
· Experience with Team Georgia Marketplace and/or PeopleSoft Financials
· Working knowledge of agencies, university system and public procurement
Relevant certifications: GCPA, GCPM, CPPO, CPPB, CPSM, or PMP
Applications accepted at Team Georgia Careers
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring agency.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
DOAS is an equal opportunity employer
When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications
