Enterprise Agency Procurement Services Manager

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What is this career opportunity?

We are seeking a leader with excellent communication and a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to serve as the Enterprise Agency Procurement Services Manager within the State Procurement Services Division (SPSD). This newly created leadership role will be instrumental in advancing the State of Montana's procurement centralization efforts, championing procurement excellence and driving enterprise-wide process improvements. In this role you will report directly to the SPSD administrator, and provide direction, support, and strategic alignment for procurement services across 16 state agencies. You will directly supervise staff in 6 of those agencies while providing guidance and support to the others, ranging from hands-on procurement services to connecting them with other SPSD team members for specialized support.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain strategies that advance the goals of Montana's procurement centralization initiative.
• Partner with agency leadership and the SPSD Administrator to ensure services are efficient, compliant, and aligned with state objectives and agency business needs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation across agency procurement teams and leadership across the agencies.
• Monitor performance metrics, ensure compliance with procurement statute and policies, and drive continuous process improvement.

(You can learn more about the State Procurement Services Division here.)

What are we looking for?

To thrive in this role from day one, you should demonstrate the following skills:

• Comprehensive procurement expertise: End‑to‑end procurement lifecycle management, Development and administration of solicitations such as RFIs, IFBs, RFPs and limited solicitations, Contract drafting, negotiation, and administration,
• Transformational leadership: Proven success leading large-scale change, guiding diverse teams through modernization, centralization, and/or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communication and influence: Exceptional ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and negotiate effectively with executive leadership, agency directors, and key stakeholders.
• Enterprise-level thinking: Demonstrated strength in long-range planning, critical analysis, and sound decision-making to align procurement functions with statewide goals and organizational priorities.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume, cover letter, and three professional business references. In your cover letter please tell us about your strengths related to this position and how you would overcome your weaknesses. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education & certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency?

Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o And more…

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.