AVP, Procurement and Materials Management

Job Overview GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Vice President, Procurement and Materials Management, manages, and administers the centralized procurement function programs, ensuring compliance with public commodity and category management, state procurement laws and Airport policies. Provides strategic leadership for supply chain modernization initiatives, including digital transformation, systems integration, procurement data transparency, and workflow optimization aligned with enterprise goals. Establishes clear RACI frameworks and accountability structures that includes all stakeholders (Customers, SC, BDD, Client departments, Legal, Suppliers, etc.) to reinforce airport compliance and establish effective procurement operations. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Provides strategic oversight to ensure Supply Chain (SC) needs are met to support a large-scale airport business environment, delivering efficient, high quality, and cost-effective services that meet internal and external customer needs. Establishes measurable service level standards (ISO, SCOR, etc.), performance metrics, and analytics dashboards to assess procurement cycle times, quality, transparency, and client satisfaction. Directs all Requirement-To-Pay functions, including purchasing, contracting, warehousing, inventory and surplus management, and mail distribution, ensuring compliance with Board policies. Leads procurement operations, including developing critical supplier strategies, risk assessments, business continuity planning, departmental budget management, and authorizing emergency requests to protect life, property, and operation continuity for the airport. Manages the development of written recommendations (Official Board Actions) and reports for Board Committees and plans and schedules activities to meet the demands of the monthly Board cycle. Oversees solicitation/ procurement processes and interoperability governance of ERP systems (ie., Oracle Fusion, Bonfire, Appian, etc.), to ensure timely solicitations, data quality and workflow integrity that comply with policies and procurement laws. Guides and facilitates complex solicitations, bid/proposal evaluations, contract awards, negotiation strategies and spend analysis to optimize value and mitigate risk. Implements continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to identify and streamline processes and enhance Source-To-Contract (S2C) and Procure-To-Pay (P2P) efficiency and productivity. Directly supports / Promotes the Airport’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program and goals, including the development of client requirements, solicitation commitments, community outreach, and active event participation. Leads workforce development through career pathing, mentoring, succession planning, competency development, and the selection, supervision, and evaluation of personnel. Facilitates formal cross department governance and collaboration with stakeholders (BDD, Legal, IT, and UX councils) to ensure alignment, transparency, accountability, and policy compliant outcomes. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field. Seven (7) plus years of procurement leadership responsibility, with R2P broad purchasing and contracting experience. Five (5) plus years of professional staff management and supervisory experience. Possession of a valid Class C driver's license. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above. Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of financial principles, such as cash flow, margin, profit, Working Capital Improvement (WCI), and expertise in business case development. Knowledge of modern Supply Chain purchasing and stores methods. Knowledge of procedures and laws, and rules and regulations governing the purchase and fulfillment of Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) equipment, suppl…

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