Procurement Manager

The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is seeking a Procurement Manager to support MCEC’s clean energy financing, technical assistance, and operational initiatives through the strategic planning, administration, and management of competitive and non-competitive procurements, ensuring adherence to both internal and external policy requirements as appropriate. Serving as a trusted procurement advisor to internal stakeholders, this role leads the procurement process, from initial planning and selection of procurement pathway through final completion, including management of the solicitation and contract award and management. At the project level, the Procurement Manager develops a diverse array of public-sector procurement-related documents, including solicitations, professional service contracts, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), intergovernmental agreements, and more. This position is also responsible for contract negotiation, quantitative and qualitative vendor evaluation, contract administration, and performance monitoring for a diverse portfolio of professional services, technical consulting, construction, equipment, and operational procurements. The position works collaboratively with program staff, finance, legal counsel, and external partners to deliver transparent, efficient, and value-driven procurement solutions. At the organizational level, this role supports procurement planning, vendor management, reporting, process improvement initiatives, compliance activities, and strategic sourcing efforts that strengthen MCEC’s or our client’s operational effectiveness and support the successful implementation of statewide clean energy programs. MCEC is a not-for-profit corporate instrumentality of the State of Maryland, created by the Maryland General Assembly and governed by a Governor-appointed Board of Directors. Serving as Maryland’s statewide green bank, MCEC’s mission is to transform the State’s energy economy by increasing clean energy jobs, accelerating the commercialization of innovative technologies, and expanding access to clean energy products and services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Procurement Planning and Lifecycle Administration End to End Management: Manage the full lifecycle of competitive and non-competitive procurements from planning through contract administration and close-out. Strategy Development: Develop procurement strategies that align with project objectives, budgets, schedules, and compliance requirements. Document Origination and Preparation: Develop contractual documents including: service contracts, amendments, renewals, extensions, and change orders as necessary. Author and prepare solicitation documents, including: Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Information (RFIs), sole source justifications, emergency procurements, and related solicitation documents. Scope Specification: Collaborate with project teams to develop clear statements of work, evaluation criteria, contract terms, performance standards, and procurement schedules. Solicitation and Contract Award Process Coordination: Manage public advertisements, vendor notifications, solicitation distribution, bidder communications, and procurement documentation. Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate pre-bid conferences, pre-proposal meetings, site visits, and vendor question-and-answer processes. Vendor Evaluation and Selection: Coordinate proposal evaluations and ensure procurement activities are fair, objective, and well documented. Negotiation and Execution: Participate in contract negotiations and prepare award recommendations. Contract Administration and Vendor Management Performance Monitoring: Monitor contractor performance throughout the life of each agreement. Issue Resolution: Work collaboratively with project managers to ensure contractual deliverables, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations are achieved. Issue Resolution: …

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