Facilities and Purchasing Manager

$102,000 - $144,000/Yr

Metropolitan Washington Council Of Governments

Full-time - Mid Level

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development

About the position

The Facilities and Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's facilities and procurement operations. This role combines supervisory and hands-on responsibilities, ensuring that building needs and procurement processes are managed effectively and in compliance with regulations. The manager will lead a team, develop policies, and ensure that all operations meet industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of COG's office space and meeting room space.
• Directly supervise facility staff and manage requests related to building operations.
• Develop facility policies including office operations and security.
• Prepare solicitations and ensure proper documentation for contracts.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and manage contract administration.
• Establish effective purchasing controls and maintain procurement records.
• Ensure compliance with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements.
• Coach and mentor facilities and procurement staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with relevant coursework in accounting, business, finance, law, or contracts.
• Six years of senior contracts administration/management experience, including three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in end-to-end management of contract and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and contracting laws.

Nice-to-haves

• Public-sector procurement or contracting experience.
• Familiarity with DBE/MBE requirements and reporting.
• Professional certification such as CPO, CPCM, CFCM, CPPB, or CPPO.

Benefits

• Salary range of $102,000 - $144,000