Procurement Director

Description

Compensation Grade:

S24

Salary Range:

$140,932.00-$225,491.00

Opening Date:

May 15, 2026

Closing Date:

May 30, 2026

Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As a Procurement Director, you will manage major procurement activity for the Airports Authority and advise officials on contracting policies and procedures, impacting operations and progress on high-impact, high-dollar value construction activities or Corporate function.

Procurement Director

Serves in the Procurement and Contracts Department of the Office of Supply Chain Management at the Headquarters Office.

Develops and oversees procurement policies and procedures for the Airports Authority. Manages the procurement process for a wide variety of major capital equipment, goods, services, leasing, construction, and/or Architecture/Engineer (A/E) design plan contracts. Performs related functions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops internal procedures and contracting formats to facilitate the procurement process and foster full and open competition.

Directs, coordinates, and monitors the planning, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and termination of contracts.

Conducts long-range procurement planning to ensure necessary contracting support.

Monitors global, national, and regional trends in assigned procurement activity to identify appropriate methods, sources, prices, and other terms for procurement.

Provides advice on methods and procedures to assist in outreach to and goal-setting for disadvantaged, minority, and women’s business enterprises. Conducts outreach efforts.

Coordinates with other offices to ensure compliance with procedures and requirements; coordinates extensively with the General Counsel's staff and various offices to develop contract documents and serve as negotiator to settle protests, disputes, and claims.

Analyzes commercial cost proposals; reviews solicitations, amendments, awards, modifications, and correspondence; and approves sole source and limited procurement justifications.

Develops department plans, goals, and milestones and assigns priorities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Nine years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and contracting, including analysis of cost proposals, negotiations, and resource planning and a bachelor’s degree in any field. A master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Four of the nine years of experience must include managing a team of procurement or contracting specialists.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and ability to manage the operations and programs of the unit/team.

Knowledge of and ability to use various types of contracts and methods of procurement and contracting.

Knowledge of and ability to apply government and industrial sector procurement regulations, policies, and practices to manage major procurements through subordinates.

Ability to perform procurement planning at strategic and tactical levels.

Skill in negotiation with bidders and contractors to obtain best price, delivery, and other terms.

Ability to perform detailed analyses of data and information and make recommendations.

Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on negotiation and persuasive techniques.

Skill in managing multiple projects concurrently.

Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software, with emphasis on procurements and accounting systems/software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in large-scale public sector agencies or airports.

Experience using an automated procurement processing system for procurement and supply chain management.

A bachelor’s degree in business, Contract Management, Finance, or related field.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED

A state driver’s license in good standing.

Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) within one year of hire, promotion, or placement in the job.

NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS

Must maintain required certification.

Must meet in-service and continuing education/training requirements.

Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quantity, quality, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.

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