Vice President, Procurement & Materials Management

Full Time, onsite
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States of America

Salary undisclosed

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Job Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, provides leadership and direction to the airport’s centralized Procurement & Materials Management department to support the achievement of the airport strategic business plan. The department manages the procurement process through purchasing, contract solicitation, administration and payments and materials management through central warehousing and excess and obsolete property management. Other services provided are mail services. All activities must be completed in accordance with federal, state, local laws/regulations, and Airport policies.

What You Will Be Doing

Work in a complex fast-paced high-demand environment ensuring procurement needs are met to support a large-scale progressive airport business environment. Provide high quality, cost effective, and timely procurement processes to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
Directly supports the Airports Supplier Diversity program and goals, including solicitation commitments, community outreach and active event participation.
Ensures the timely availability of quality materials, supplies, equipment, design, construction, concessions, and professional services in support of the Airport Board’s revenue generation, operational and administrative functions. Includes the planning and scheduling of procurement activities to meet the requirements of the monthly Board cycle.
Provides review and final approval of procurement-related Official Board Actions and other reports for the Board of Directors to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Attends Board meetings and responds to inquiries about procurement-related issues.
Reviews and approves complex solicitations, bid evaluations, and recommendations for contract awards; also leads negotiations and participates in dispute resolution on behalf of procurement.
Ensures all department activities are in compliance with Federal, State and local, law, rules, and regulations and with Airport policies and procedures.
In concert with the Board’s Finance Department, directs the development and administration of the Procurement and Materials Management Department budget.
Establishes processes, procedures, and systems to ensure the consistent delivery of quality and timely services.
Optimizes the use of automation and other best practices to maximize departmental efficiencies and effectiveness.
Ensures that all purchasing activities are developed and implemented in a manner consistent with the Airport’s DBE and M/WBE program.
Develops and directs training for appropriate members of Board staff on the requirements for legally and ethically participating in the procurement process.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, business, public administration, or a related field.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, and contracting, for a comparable size organization.
Experience developing career paths and mentoring team members to ensure ongoing growth and opportunities within the organization.
Experience developing and managing vendor relations programs to ensure contract commitments are executed and managed in a collaborative and respectful manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Extensive knowledge and experience complying with federal, state and local procurement laws and regulations governing the purchase of equipment, supplies and services.
Thorough knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures for a public organization.
Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures, systems and equipment.
Ability to develop and implement efficient systems and procedures, including automation and other best practices.
Ability to lead, motivate and engage staff.
Ability to communicate at all levels, both within and outside the organization, to exchange data, inform, persuade, negotiate, and influence in an effective manner.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to proactively define procurement needs and determine options that meet policy and law requirements.

What Is Desired

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or other equivalent professional certification.
Experience in utilizing Oracle Fusion and other automated procurement systems.
Procurement leadership experience in a public (government) organization.
Experience utilizing electronic solicitation and evaluation processes for competitive Bids and Proposals.
Seven (7) years of executive or senior management experience for professional-level staff of at least 30 employees.
Experience implementing and managing and electronic solicitation system to provide accurate and timely solicitations for goods and services.
Experience participating in and supporting an organizations strategic plan
Experience supporting a digital strategy for an organization
Developed and implemented processes to improve employee engagement

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.

Work in a complex fast-paced high-demand environment ensuring procurement needs are met to support a large-scale progressive airport business environment. Provide high quality, cost effective, and timely procurement processes to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
Directly supports the Airports Supplier Diversity program and goals, including solicitation commitments, community outreach and active event participation.
Ensures the timely availability of quality materials, supplies, equipment, design, construction, concessions, and professional services in support of the Airport Board’s revenue generation, operational and administrative functions. Includes the planning and scheduling of procurement activities to meet the requirements of the monthly Board cycle.
Provides review and final approval of procurement-related Official Board Actions and other reports for the Board of Directors to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Attends Board meetings and responds to inquiries about procurement-related issues.
Reviews and approves complex solicitations, bid evaluations, and recommendations for contract awards; also leads negotiations and participates in dispute resolution on behalf of procurement.
Ensures all department activities are in compliance with Federal, State and local, law, rules, and regulations and with Airport policies and procedures.
In concert with the Board’s Finance Department, directs the development and administration of the Procurement and Materials Management Department budget.
Establishes processes, procedures, and systems to ensure the consistent delivery of quality and timely services.
Optimizes the use of automation and other best practices to maximize departmental efficiencies and effectiveness.
Ensures that all purchasing activities are developed and implemented in a manner consistent with the Airport’s DBE and M/WBE program.
Develops and directs training for appropriate members of Board staff on the requirements for legally and ethically participating in the procurement process.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, business, public administration, or a related field.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, and contracting, for a comparable size organization.
Experience developing career paths and mentoring team members to ensure ongoing growth and opportunities within the organization.
Experience developing and managing vendor relations programs to ensure contract commitments are executed and managed in a collaborative and respectful manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Extensive knowledge and experience complying with federal, state and local procurement laws and regulations governing the purchase of equipment, supplies and services.
Thorough knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures for a public organization.
Thorough knowledge of office practices, procedures, systems and equipment.
Ability to develop and implement efficient systems and procedures, including automation and other best practices.
Ability to lead, motivate and engage staff.
Ability to communicate at all levels, both within and outside the organization, to exchange data, inform, persuade, negotiate, and influence in an effective manner.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to proactively define procurement needs and determine options that meet policy and law requirements.

What Is Desired

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or other equivalent professional certification.
Experience in utilizing Oracle Fusion and other automated procurement systems.
Procurement leadership experience in a public (government) organization.
Experience utilizing electronic solicitation and evaluation processes for competitive Bids and Proposals.
Seven (7) years of executive or senior management experience for professional-level staff of at least 30 employees.
Experience implementing and managing and electronic solicitation system to provide accurate and timely solicitations for goods and services.
Experience participating in and supporting an organizations strategic plan
Experience supporting a digital strategy for an organization
Developed and implemented processes to improve employee engagement