Director of Procurement and Material Management

Director of Procurement and Material Management

Salary

$157,919.63 - $300,047.28 Annually

Location

FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

26-01663

Department

Procurement & Material Mgmt

Opening Date

10/24/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

A-04

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

Under general direction of the Deputy County Executive/Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent of this class serves at the pleasure of the County Executive in accordance with the Virginia Code Ann. §15.2-807, 15.2-808, and 15.2-809, and is subject to appointment by the County Board of Supervisors

The Director of the Department of Procurement and Material Management (DPMM) serves as the Chief Procurement Officer and leads a team of 75 staff responsible for the strategic direction, organization, coordination, development, and implementation of the County's procurement, grants management and material management programs. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures that the execution of standards, controls, policies, and procedures are fully executed to manage the acquisition and reporting of the County's contracting for goods and services, grant administration and oversight, fixed and consumable inventory oversight, material management, and corporate system management and administration.
• As a member of the County's Senior Management Team, serves as the technical advisor on procurement and material management matters and works collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors, County Executive, department heads, Fairfax County Public Schools, suppliers, community partners, and public and private organizations.
• Develops innovative procurement strategies and solutions for complex and unique projects.
• Oversees Countywide acquisition programs and supply chain management.
• Directs the operations of the central procurement office, including centralized contracting, Federal Subawards, materials management, excess and surplus property management, property accountability, zero-waste initiatives, and sustainability initiatives for the County Government.
• Leads the Department's emergency preparedness and response activities in support of County, regional, and statewide emergencies.
• Develops and implements the vision, strategic priorities, and organizational direction for DPMM.
• Establishes a Procurement Center of Excellence that leverages cross-functional teams and subject-matter expertise in products and services, compliance, risk management, and related areas.
• Leads a procurement program that promote fair, open, and equitable business opportunities for a diverse business community.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state legislation pertaining to all procurement matters.
• Establishes procurement policies and practices for Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools.

For a more detailed description of this position, please click here to view the position profile.

Employment Standards

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or related field; plus, courses in contracting, procurement and logistics; plus seven years of increasingly responsible technical experience in a centralized procurement and material management program preferably in government of which at least four years must have been in a managerial capacity; Certification by a nationally recognized procurement association; Masters degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Certification by a nationally recognized procurement association

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate is a visionary and strategic leader with demonstrated success leading complex procurement and material management operations in a large organization. The successful candidate will bring knowledge, experience, and demonstrated achievement in the following areas:

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience leading centralized procurement and material management programs within a medium to large municipal government or private-sector organization, including at least three years in a departmental senior management or executive leadership capacity.
• Knowledge and experience with Virginia procurement guidelines, specifically the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, policies, systems, and processes that enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, and service delivery.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment, effectively balancing competing priorities and managing multiple high-impact initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary procurement practices, methods, and strategies, including innovative approaches to public procurement.
• Strong personnel management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, credit check, and social media/Internet check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is primarily sedentary in nature; however, visual acuity to work on electronic equipment such as a computer monitor, typing on a keyboard and carrying/lifting up to 15 pounds are essential to this position. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview; may include a practical exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Accounting
• Finance
• Economics
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".

05

Have you completed coursework in contracting, procurement and logistics?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess any of the following nationally recognized procurement associations certifications? Check all that apply.

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
• Other
• None of the above

07

If you selected "Other" for the previous question, enter the nationally recognized procurement association certification(s) you possess by including the name of the association and certification(s). If the question does not pertain to you and you do not possess a nationally recognized procurement certification, enter "Not applicable".

08

How many years of full-time equivalent increasingly responsible technical experience do you have in a centralized procurement and material management program?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten to less than eleven years
• Eleven to less than twelve years
• Twelve or more years

09

As a follow on to question #8, within that experience, how many years of full-time equivalent professional experience were working in a managerial capacity?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight to less than nine years
• Nine to less than ten years
• Ten to less than eleven years
• Eleven to less than twelve years
• Twelve or more years

10

Please indicate the size of the largest department or organization you managed.

• None
• Less than 25 employees
• 25 to less than 50 employees
• 50 to less than 75 employees
• 75 to less 100 employees
• 100 or more employees

11

Do you have at least seven years of full-time equivalent professional experience in procurement and material management in any of the following sectors? Check all that apply.

• Local (county or city) government
• State government
• Federal government
• Private sector
• Other (related sector)
• Other (non-related sector)
• None of the above

12

Do you have at least three years of full-time equivalent departmental senior management or executive leadership experience in procurement and material management in any of the following sectors? Check all that apply.

• Local (county or city) government
• State government
• Federal government
• Private sector
• Other (related sector)
• Other (non-related sector)
• None of the above

13

Do you have experience collaborating and building effective business relationships with any of the following types of stakeholders? Check all that apply.

• Government department heads
• Government executives
• Board of Supervisors
• Executive staff
• Community organizations
• Vendors and service providers
• Public citizens
• None of the above

14

What is the largest budget you have been responsible for? Please specify the U.S. dollar ($) amount in the space below. If this question does not pertain to you, enter "Not applicable".

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm