Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Procurement Contracts Supervisor

Role Title
Procurement Officer II

Role Code
19152-SW

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
05

Position Number
27000371

Agency
VCCS-Shared Services Center

Division
Shared Services Center (Div)

Work Location
Botetourt - 023

Hiring Range
$80,000 - $87,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Yes

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday - 8am-5pm

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

As (SSO) Lead this position performs supervisory activities including monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the performance of staff of approximately two Senior Contract Officers and one Contract Officer. The position also:

• Solicits and issues contracts for goods and services as needed by the VCCS system-wide customers utilizing a variety of advanced complex procurement methods.
• Establish contracts for maximum optimal strategic value in quality, pricing and flexibility. Further, these contracts enable supplier innovation and creatively to deliver beyond the stated value.
• Manages a portfolio of term contracts for use by the SSC customers (potentially including other public bodies).
• Utilizes advanced market research and analytical data techniques to make appropriate complex system- wide sourcing decisions.
• Ensure that all purchases are performed accurately and timely and in accordance with applicable VCCS and state policies and applicable laws.
• Employs best, optimal business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Governmental procurement principles and ability to follow procurement policy and standard operating procedures
• Commonwealth of Virginia (VPPA, APSPM, etc.)

Skills:

• Illustrate professional qualities to achieve effective objectives by working with all organizational levels and with all people to advance strategic procurement techniques, streamline processes and improve operations
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Skilled and proficient in using an electronic procurement system, MS Office products and Adobe Acrobat Pro

Ability to:

• Make sourcing decisions for complex procurements, including the ability to analyze market data, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, handle multiple competing priorities, solve problems and attend to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Develop and comprehend highly complex solicitation and contract documents, including the ability to interpret procurement-related law and policies, apply that knowledge, and as needed participate in the development of related policies and procedures
• Think creatively, exercise initiative, achieve innovative contracts, and work with all vested stakeholders in order to implement effective and creative strategic enterprise agreements
• Build working relationships to solve problems and achieve common goals
• Provide exceptional and professional customer service to diverse internal and external customers and suppliers
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment with matrix reporting relationships
• Maintain confidentiality and follow the proper Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) protocol
• Travel within Virginia and within the United States as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Multiple years of complex procurement experience such as request for proposals, invitation for bids, contract management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience in leading, supervising, and positively motivating a team.
• Current Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification or ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification within one year of hire and VCO within two years; see https://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA & VCO certifications

Additional Considerations

Additional Considerations:

• Expertise in interpreting legal agreements and modifying for compliance
• Procurement experience in higher education and/or state government
• Professional procurement certification(s): CPPB, CPPO, VCCO, VCM, CPM, CPSM or other government or nationally recognized procurement certifications

Operation of a State Vehicle
No

Supervises Employees
Yes

Required Travel

Less than 5%.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4639P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
2

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
08/10/2026

Job Close Date
08/23/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website
www.ssc.vccs.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Hybrid telework available!

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/99546