Job Description

Manages and supervises the County’s centralized procurement and contract administration, serving as the principal public purchasing official. Oversees the procurement of goods and services and contract administration. Conducts vendor outreach and engagement to promote competition, transparency, and best value. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies, and supervises procurement staff. Other duties include supervising procurement staff, reviewing and assessing department workloads, and presenting information to staff, management, officials, and vendors. The work requires considerable prior experience in procurement administration. The Procurement Division Chief also ensures that the procurement process is efficient, transparent, and achieves the best value for the county’s financial resources.

The position reports to the Deputy Director of Operations.

Essential Job Functions

Plans, directs, organizes, and assesses the daily procurement operations for Calvert County Government.

Oversees all county purchasing activities, including solicitation processes, contract development, and contract negotiations.

Develops tools and templates for bid evaluation, piggyback awards, and overall contract administration.

Utilizes existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage maintain compliance, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiency in the procurement process.

Recommends and contributes to the improvement of procurement processes.

Drafts and updates procurement policies, ensuring alignment with legal requirements, operational goals, and industry standards.

Develops and coordinates procurement training programs for Buyers and departments, including onboarding, refresher training, and process updates.

Coordinates vendor outreach activities to educate vendors on procurement processes, requirements, and opportunities, improving access and responsiveness.

Supervises positions and personnel to make best use of employees; participates in the selection of new staff, develops employees' capabilities; counsels employees and recommends disciplinary actions; enforces department and County policies and procedures.

Develops and interprets policies and procedures governing the conduct of procurement transactions in accordance with all Federal, State, and local requirements related to procurement; ensures compliance with the same. Establishes programs, manuals and forms, as deemed necessary to facilitate and implement the applicable procurement regulations and Code of Public Local Laws.

Determines and provides advice for the most advantageous method and best practices for procurement. Recommends changes to the Code of Public Local Laws for procurement matters. Provides testimony to legislature on proposed changes. Communicates procurement information to staff, management, officials, and vendors.

Prepares, reviews, and approves procurement tech packages for the award of contracts in accordance with the Calvert County Code of Public Local Laws, Title 6 Contracts and Purchasing.

Provides advisory services contract compliance and vendor performance, working in collaboration with the departments and the County Attorney as applicable.

Advises on and negotiates payment terms and conditions with new vendors.

Develops and delivers reports and presentations to senior leadership, the County Executive, and the County Council, as necessary.

Supervises the end-of-fiscal year closeout for procurement-related items.

Serves as Calvert County representative on the Southern Maryland Cooperative Purchasing Committee.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of—

• Principles and practices of procurement administration as applied to public sector procurement requirements at the county and state-level.

• Administrative practices and procedures as applied to the operations of a procurement function.

• Effective techniques of supervision.

• Use of procurement management software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to translate procurement data into insights for senior leadership.

Ability to--

• Administer governmental procurement program.

• Perform technical procurement work.

• Utilize online enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to carryout procurement functions.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered at work.

• Manage staff, daily operations, and policy development and implementation.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

Six years of progressively responsible public sector procurement experience which must include considerable experience managing staff, daily operations, customer service and policy development and implementation.

Procurement experience in the State of Maryland is strongly preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:

Certified Maryland Procurement Officer (CMPO), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or other relevant certifications preferred.

Special Requirements:

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands:

Operation of technology devices such as a computer, phone, keyboard, mouse, and other related hardware.

Unusual Demands:

Work is subject to deadlines and frequent interruptions.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Compensation Steps:

Department of Finance and Budget, Procurement

Pay rate: $90,072 - $103,358 annually

Grade 727, contract position, 35 hours per week

Closing date: April 22, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 22, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on April 23rd.

This is a contractual (non-merit) position. The employee will be required to sign an agreement outlining the terms and conditions of employment. Contractual positions are reviewed annually by the Board of County Commissioners to determine continued employment with the Calvert County Government.

This position allows for telework, meaning the employee may be able to work from home or another offsite location for part of the workweek, but they are still required to come into the office regularly. This arrangement is at the supervisor's discretion and may change based on business needs.

Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• 15 days of sick leave

• 10 days of annual leave

• 5 days of personal leave

• 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year

• Defined Contribution Plan

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

• 35-Hour workweek

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Up to 80% tuition reimbursement

• Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.