Job Description
Description Job Title Director - Procurement Location Organization Name Procurement Department Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Procurement provides leadership and oversight for the overall procurement and acquisition of materials, equipment and services.? The incumbent of this position is responsible for establishing and executing the district?s overall procurement strategy in alignment with the strategic plan.The Director will be responsible for performing executive level supervision for all procurement and vendor contracting services.The incumbent of this position also ensures the effective, compliant and efficient acquisition of goods and services in support of district operations and school and student success.? The Director will be responsible for working collaboratively across all divisions and offices to plan the strategic activities for PGCPS? procurements. Brief Description This is an Executive Grade 4 Position Salary Range: $137,594 - $238,603 CLOSING DATE: May 14, 2026 Detailed Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Financial Officer and executive leadership, aligning procurement practices with organizational priorities, operational needs and long-term planning; Leads and provides direct oversight of procurement activities as an integrated system aligned to district priorities, ensuring resources are deployed effectively to support teaching and learning; Creates, articulates and implements overall objectives for the office; evaluates recommendations and develops district-wide purchasing policies and procedures; Leads strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, improve efficiency and maximize value across all procurement categories; Guides and supervises procurement and vendor contracting; maintains the efficient operation of those services, including the assignment, supervision and evaluation of personnel; Leverages procurement data systems and analytics to drive decision-making, monitor performance and improve procurement outcomes; Ensures procurement execution follows established controls, approval thresholds and meets audit and regulatory expectations; provides structure, prioritization and decision support to procurement personnel; Develops and implements strategies to expand participation of minority-, women- and locally-owned businesses in procurement opportunities; Establishes and monitors vendor performance standards and contract compliance to ensure quality, timeliness and accountability; Provides oversight of purchases and operations and ensures they are conducted in accordance with the federal, state and PGCPS procurement policies and procedures; ensures solicitations, contracts and amendments align with approved funding sources and budgets; Manages and/or executes all purchases, within approved signature authority guidelines, in a centralized environment, including high dollar value and/or highly complex purchases; Manages, monitors and initiates contract renewals, modifications and extensions; ensures pricing agrees with contracts and that price increases fall within contract allowances; Creates professional learning opportunities for office staff to perform their roles in a proficient manner; Authorizes negotiated service contracts for supplies, materials, equipment and other assigned procurements; works with vendors to obtain pricing, delivery and other procurement-related information; Prepares and maintains financial oversight of the annual departmental budget with staff; Communicates with schools and offices to determine and document the short and long-term requirements and plans how best to meet established goals; Maintains contact with purchasing and supply managers in other jurisdictions for the purpose of joint procurements; Operates in conjunction with the Office of General Counsel to ensure legal compliance; Ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations (i.e., OSHA, DOE, EPA, DOD, DEP and other federal and state agencies having jurisdiction over the products and services required); Develops, in collaboration and alignment with Prince George?s County government and the state of Maryland, the districtwide strategy for contracting agreements to improve efficiency in the procurement of goods and services; and Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements