Procurement Manager (WMS 2) DOH8961
Indexed description
Office of Financial Services – Contracts and Procurement
Permanent
- Full-time
The Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is committed to creating healthy people in healthy communities. Guided by its transformational values of equity, innovation, and engagement, DOH continuously improves how it delivers services and advances health for all Washingtonians.
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) provides leadership and support for agency priorities through budgeting, contracting, procurement, grant management, fiscal monitoring, and accounting services. OFS ensures compliance with state and federal financial requirements while promoting operational excellence and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Reporting directly to the Director of Contracts and Procurement, the Procurement Manager provides strategic leadership for the agency's procurement program. This position oversees the procurement of goods and services across the Department of Health, ensuring procurements are compliant, efficient, equitable, and aligned with agency priorities. Leading a team of nine professional procurement specialists, the Procurement Manager develops procurement policies, advises executive leadership and agency programs on complex procurement matters, and strengthens procurement practices that support the agency's mission. Through expert guidance, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this position helps ensure public resources are managed responsibly while delivering exceptional service to internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities Include
Lead the Agency Procurement Program
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Department's procurement program.
- Direct the procurement of goods and services while ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
- Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices that support agency goals and strategic priorities.
- Serve as the agency's expert advisor on procurement and contracting matters.
- Interpret complex procurement laws, regulations, and policies to guide agency leadership, program staff, and business partners.
- Support complex procurements by providing sound recommendations and independent judgment.
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of nine professional procurement specialists.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer service.
- Build staff capability through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
- Collaborate with fiscal staff, contract managers, program leadership, and executive management to support successful procurement outcomes.
- Promote consistent procurement practices across diverse agency programs.
- Build strong working relationships that support effective business operations and mission success.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
- Use data and performance measures to inform decision-making and enhance service delivery.
- Model and promote the Department's Outward Mindset culture through transparency, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities.
Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management, or a closely allied field; AND Five (5) or more years of experience and knowledge providing consultation on and negotiation of complex procurement issues.
Option 2: Eight (8) or more years of experience and knowledge providing consultation on and negotiation of complex procurement issues.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Experience
- Experience and skills in research, development, and presenting of findings, assessments, and recommendations to executive-level audiences.
- Practical skills in using MS Suite tools or similar systems to Excel for spreadsheet tasks, database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and MS Outlook for electronic correspondence.
- Three (3) years as a manager or supervisor in a large-scale procurement function, in either a government or business setting, providing training, support, feedback, and guidance to staff in the performance of complex contracting, procurement, or related financial functions and activities
- Experience and knowledge in government purchasing and contracting, procurement rules, policies, procedures, including performance-based contracting standards.
- Professional Certification: Certified Purchasing Professional (C.P.P.) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Advanced professional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation/training skills.
- Leader with demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and complex situations.
- Independent work experience within government operations, including volatile matters.
- Expert at vendor/customer relationship management, ability to gain partner confidence (at all levels).
About The Washington State Department Of Health
We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.
Working Conditions:
The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Setting, Including Hazards:
This position's work can be performed fully remotely. No regular in-person attendance is required. If onsite work is requested by the supervisor, the request will be planned and communicated in advance.
Schedule (i.e., Hours And Days):
Standard DOH business hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, an alternate or flexible work schedule may be considered at the employee's request, subject to supervisory approval. The position would not normally require working more than 40 hours per week, but if it became necessary for business needs, your supervisor would notify you in advance.
Travel Requirements:
Travel is not required to perform the duties of this position; however, occasional travel may be expected to attend meetings, trainings, or conferences. When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.
Tools And Equipment:
This position uses standard office furniture and equipment, such as a desk, office chair, cell phone, computer, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse; and when in the office, the position may also require the use of a printer, phone, fax machine, and/or copy machine.
Customer Relations:
The position frequently requires engaging with customers in a variety of settings (agency staff, agency managers, agency supervisors, legislators, governor's office staff, local health jurisdictions, federal government, State Board of Health, external partners, statewide professional associations).
Other:
The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:
We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.
Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).
DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.
Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at [email protected] and reference DOH8961.
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read About Our Benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement And Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency]
- Yes
- No
(Select one) I meet one of the following required options:
- a. Option 1: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, procurement, logistics, supply management, or a closely allied field; AND Five (5) or more years of experience and knowledge providing consultation on and negotiation of complex procurement issues as a manager or supervisor in a large-scale procurement function.
- b. Option 2: Eight (8) or more years of experience and knowledge providing consultation on and negotiation of complex procurement issues as a manager or supervisor in a large-scale procurement function.
- c. Neither of the above
(Select all that apply) I meet the following required additional qualifications:
- a. Experience and skills in research, development, and presenting of findings, assessments, and recommendations to executive-level audiences.
- b. Practical skills in using MS Suite tools or similar systems to Excel for spreadsheet tasks, database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and MS Outlook for electronic correspondence.
- c. Three (3) years as a manager or supervisor in a large-scale procurement function, in either a government or business setting, providing training, support, feedback, and guidance to staff in the performance of complex contracting, procurement, or related financial functions and activities
- d. None of the above
(Select All That Apply) While These Aren’t Required, Having Them Can Help You Stand Out As a Candidate. I Meet The Following Preferred Qualifications:
- a. Experience and knowledge in government purchasing and contracting, procurement rules, policies, procedures, including performance-based contracting standards.
- b. Professional Certification: Certified Purchasing Professional (C.P.P.) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- c. Advanced professional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation/training skills.
- d. Leader with demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and complex situations.
- e. Independent work experience within government operations, including volatile matters.
- f. Expert at vendor/customer relationship management, ability to gain partner confidence (at all levels).
- g. None of the above
I confirm that I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions and that they are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that once my application is submitted and the announcement closes, these responses cannot be modified.
- Yes
- Required Question
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