Procurement Manager

7/9/25 - Update:
New location for Conejos County proceedings
11/5/25 - Closures announced for Thanksgiving week

Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.

General Statement Of Duties

Summary of Job Classification:
The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and managing the Colorado Judicial Department's procurement and vendor management programs.

Essential Functions Of the Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

• Responsible for the overall management, coordination, and strategic direction of the Judicial Department procurement system, including developing, training on, and implementing procurement fiscal rules.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure the timely acquisition of high-quality goods and services at competitive prices.
• Facilitate the generation and review of purchasing specifications or statements of work and determination of the appropriate solicitation method, coordination of all solicitation documents including Requests for Documented Quote (RDQ), Requests for Bid (RFB), Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP).
• Manage full cycle procurement process in conjunction with the state’s accounting and procurement system to ensure practices are conducted in an ethical and efficient manner, and in compliance with state statutes and fiscal rules.
• Coordinate the protest and appeal process for aggrieved vendors and serve as first level of review.
• Work with the Contracts Management Unit and Legal counsel in contract negotiations and development of final contract with selected vendor.
• Develop and maintain positive vendor relations management. Serve as the Judicial Department’s highest point of escalation for vendor questions and concerns.
• Develop procurement rules and procedures in accordance with State and Judicial Department policies, statutes and regulations.
• Provide guidance and training on proper procurement, and CORE-related practices to Judicial Department staff.
• Serve as liaison to other state agencies on policy issues and statewide procurement practices. Represent the Judicial Department at procurement-related conferences, on various task forces, and other similar purposes as may be requested or assigned.
• Keep informed of economic, industrial and other trends that affect market and pricing of services and goods utilized by the Department to stay ahead of procurement challenges and opportunities.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development while providing oversight of the work done by both the Purchasing and the Vendor Liaison teams.

Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns. Plans, directs and coordinates activities for multiple units. Duties may include scheduling and assigning of work, training in all facets of work, quality control, and assists in making decisions impacting the pay, status and tenure of others, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments as needed.

Human

Collaboration:


Communications and discussions result in decisions regarding policy development and implementation. Interaction with others outside the organization requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Employee normally perform assignments within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. Solicitation methods, purchasing decisions, etc. could lead to litigation or financial impacts to the department. End results determine effectiveness of job performance.

Knowledge &

Skills:


Recognized authority in an area of expertise related to the work. Technical expertise is sought out by others across organization. Incumbent can apply…