Job Title: ASSISTANT MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

Shift Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. May be required to report to work during inclement weather.

Salary Range: $99,867.77 - $149,801.65 ANNUAL

CLOSING DATE: This job announcement will be open until filled.

IF YOU HAVE THE PREFERRED FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, PLEASE ATTACH THEM DURING YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS OR SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS TO:

or Fax to (757) 857-3364

• VCARM - Virginia Contract and Risk Management
• VCA - Virginia Contracting Associates
• VCO - Virginia Contracting Officer

JOB SUMMARY:The Norfolk Airport Authority is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement Assistant Manager to oversee and manage the procurement operations in compliance with the Authority's policies, Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and other applicable laws and regulations. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all procurement activities including purchasing goods and services, vendor management, contract administration, and strategic sourcing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The following duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Develop, implement, and oversee procurement strategies and policies aligned with the Authority's goals and the VPPA.
2. Manage the full procurement lifecycle including requisitions, solicitations (RFPs, IFBs), contract negotiation, award, and vendor performance.
3. Supervise procurement staff and coordinate training and professional development.
4. Provide guidance and training to internal departments on procurement best practices and compliance requirements.
5. Attend and assist hosting local business programs that benefit Authority procurement goals.
6. Review and approve procurement documents for accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency.
7. Collaborate with accounting and general counsel for solicitation and contract drafting.
8. Conduct organized trainings for Authority staff on procurement policies and procedures.
9. Research market conditions, business developments, economic trends, availability, and related factors.
10. Develop and maintain statistical reports of activity, expenditures, and savings.
11. Create resources and templates to ensure VPPA compliance and improve department procurement efficiency.
12. Ensure NAA is utilizing cooperative procurement opportunities.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned and directed.
14. Administer and adhere to all Authority policies and guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: The following generally describes the knowledge, skills and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.

1. Ability to draft and implement contracts and requests for proposals.
2. Knowledge and use of different contracting processes (eg: RFPs, bids).
3. Ability to draft and take the lead on new procurement procedures.
4. Ability to make detailed analyses of data and make recommendations.
5. Confidently capable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, and Word).
6. Comprehensive knowledge of the VPPA and public sector procurement practices.
7. Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a diverse team.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

1. College degree in related field, preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least 3 years in public procurement, including supervisory experience.
2. Experience with eVA and similar government procurement platforms.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Virginia Contract and Risk Management (VCARM), preferred.
2. Virginia Contracting Associates (VCA), preferred.
3. Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge as may be required by assigned job duties and responsibilities.
2. Successful completion of both pre-employment written examination and physical agility testing.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Personal computer, copier, and phone system.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS: Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitations.

Sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, lifting, or moving up to 12lbs, climbing up and down stairs (when necessary).

WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZARDS: Required to work during all weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All Norfolk Airport Authority (NAA) employees are at-will under Virginia law and NAA personnel policies.

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