Procurement & Support Services Director #00793

5113325 Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Agriculture Applied Sciences and Natural Resources Full-Time (Salaried) Closing at: Oct 25 2026 - 23:55 EDT Virginia Department of Agriculture Title: Procurement & Support Services Director #00793 State Role Title: Procurement Manager III Hiring Range: $111,935 - $135,380 annually Pay Band: 6 Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an experienced Director of Procurement and Support Services for the Office of Administrative and Financial Services. The selected candidate will plan, direct, and manage the agency’s procurement and support services functions, ensuring compliance with applicable state procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Duties include managing complex procurements; providing guidance on procurement methods; overseeing contract development and administration; resolving procurement and contract issues; and serving as the agency’s eVA and Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) Program Administrator. The position will oversee the development and execution of solicitations, including RFPs and IFBs, and other procurement methods in accordance with applicable laws and policies. The position will also provide guidance on the procurement of information technology goods and services in accordance with applicable Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) policies, procedures, contracts, documents, and requirements Additional responsibilities include managing the agency’s mail room, fleet operations, records management, surplus property, central stores, and receiving functions. The position also serves as the agency’s procurement Diversity Champion and supports the agency’s efforts to increase utilization of certified small businesses and meet applicable SWaM requirements and goals. The position will participate in and support division and agency initiatives, promote effective working relationships with agency programs and external partners, and provide leadership and development to Procurement and Support Services staff. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy. Minimum Qualifications Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public procurement (both domestic and international). Knowledge of organizational and management practices and procedures. Considerable knowledge of competitive and non-competitive procurement methods, solicitation development and evaluation, bidding and negotiation procedures in contracting for a wide range of goods and services. Experience in a position overseeing procurement and support services functions and staff, including strategic planning, budget management and records retention. Knowledge of Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) procurement policies, contracts, forms, and ordering requirements applicable to the procurement of information technology goods and services. Knowledge of state mail services, agency transportation officer duties, fleet management, records retention, surplus property, and support services functions. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills in working with internal and external customers. Effective oral/written communication skills. Skill in the use of MS Office, and proficiency with standard business software applications and electronic procurement systems. Demonstrated ability to be detail-orientated; write policies and procedures; supervise, develop and train staff; understand interpret and apply, numerous complex and diverse laws and regulations; make presentations; analyze and evaluate information an…

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