Procurement Officer

Introduction

This is a merit Skilled Service position with the State of Maryland with full health benefits.

To advance social and economic mobility for all Marylanders by removing barriers, investing in inclusive opportunities, and aligning state resources to support historically underserved communities and businesses.

The Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM) offers a supportive public-service work environment with competitive state government benefits, including flexible work schedules, telework/hybrid work options, and opportunities for career growth, training, and advancement. As a Maryland state employer, we also provide comprehensive health and retirement benefits, generous leave (including parental leave), and access to additional employee programs, along with ample free parking at our Crownsville, MD office.

These benefits help support your professional development and work-life balance while serving our community.

GRADE: 16

LOCATION OF POSITION: 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032

The Procurement Officer functions as the technical expert in the professional work of procuring equipment, services, and inventory management needs for the Department of Social and Economic Mobility (DoSEM). This includes overseeing office supply orders and storage, fleet management (as applicable), and other agency requirements obtained through competitive and negotiated procurement methods in accordance with COMAR Title 21.

The Procurement Officer also administers and monitors the Department’s Supplier Diversity Program, ensuring that procurement activities align with Maryland’s commitment to equitable contracting and inclusion of small, minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. This role supports the Department’s broader mission to promote social and economic mobility by advancing supplier diversity goals, tracking participation metrics, and coordinating with DoSEM leadership to strengthen compliance and outreach efforts.

The incumbent performs the full-performance level of work under general supervision, assisting the Administrative Director in managing the full scope of the agency’s procurement activities. The Procurement Officer solicits, evaluates, negotiates, and awards contracts according to State procurement laws, regulations, and procedures and collaborates with all levels of management to ensure that DoSEM’s procurement needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Employees in this classification who have not already done so must obtain and maintain a Procurement Professional Certification from the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) within one year of appointment.

• Manage and coordinate the agency’s procurement activities and the Supplier Diversity Program in accordance with State procurement laws and policies.
• Develop and issue procurement solicitations (IFBs/RFPs), post opportunities in eMaryland Marketplace Advantage, and assist with evaluating vendor proposals.
• Serve as the agency liaison with the Maryland Office of State Procurement to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and procedures.
• Prepare procurement documentation and contract approval materials, including submissions to the Maryland Board of Public Works when required.
• Track and report Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Reserve (S ) participation for agency procurements.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, purchase orders, and vendor information to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.

Procurement Officer I - Option 1

Experience:

Six years of experience, two years of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions and an additional four years of professional contract management experience or professional procurement experience.

Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute certification as a Certified Public Manager from the National Association of Purchasing Management;
Certified Professional Contracts Manager from the…