Procurement Systems Manager

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and fast paced environment with a focus on problem solving and technology? Do you have a strong commitment to innovation while maintaining appropriate internal controls? Are you interested in supporting the procurement function without serving in a buyer role? If this sounds like you, then consider being the Procurement Systems Manager for Loudoun County Government.

Loudoun County's national award-winning Division of Procurement is seeking highly motivated applicants for the Procurement Systems Manager position. This is a new supervisory position that oversees and facilitates all procurement technology systems utilized through the County in support of their purchasing activities including, but not limited to Oracle EBS Purchasing, PCard, and other centrally managed procurement related systems. The successful candidate will develop, implement, and update policies and procedures related to use of various procurement systems, as well as take a lead role in the development and testing of new procurement-related modules, automation (e.g., process improvements) and systems, including the upgrade of the County's ERP system to Oracle Fusion. Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary for this challenging position. Additionally, significant attention to detail, comprehensive documentation, good organization skills, training development, problem solving and intuitive thinking are essential to be successful in this position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Manages and supervises two (2) employees
* Serves as the Oracle lead for implementing and maintaining the purchasing and advanced procurement modules (contracts, services procurement, sourcing, i-supplier portal and supplier network, i-procurement, purchasing, life cycle management (portion used for i-supplier), and inventory (commodity codes).
* Provides procurement advice to County leadership, vendors, and other government procurement offices.
* Maintains extensive knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, other applicable laws, the County Purchasing Policy, automated purchasing systems.
* Provides learning on procurement systems and processes; develops learning outlines, documents, procedures, and user manuals; and provides ad hoc technical assistance with procurement systems.
* Supervises the Procurement Systems Administrator and Supplier Administrator; provides back up support;

Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package!

* Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
* Annual leave * Sick leave * Annual Paid Holidays
* Group Health Plan
* Group Life Insurance
* Exceptional Performance Recognition
* Credit Union Membership
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Education and Career Development Salary Commensurate with Experience.

This position is eligible for up to three (3) days a week of telework in accordance with the County's Telework Policy.

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business or related field with courses in procurement or related subjects; three (3) years of related work experience preferably with some experience in operations management, systems planning and development, enterprise systems management, process automation, and administration including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Previous experience with Oracle EBS or Fusion is highly preferred. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification preferred. Knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act is preferred, but training will be provided. Experience in governmental procurement (federal, state or local) is also preferred.

Criminal background, credit and DMV record checks will be conducted on the successful candidate. This position is FLSA exempt and may be required to work beyond the normal workweek.