The incumbent develops and designs contract formats and training materials, prepares and processes contracts in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, and coordinates the contracting process for all state agencies. The incumbent also monitors and analyzes the performance of contractors and the use of the procurement system. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. The SPD incumbents provide procurement expertise in their respective areas to meet the needs of state agencies and political subdivisions. They perform advanced research on market forces, pricing, and supply problems, and develop and screen complex product specifications in order to independently make purchasing decisions based on higher authority not delegated to agency buyers and to recommend even more significant purchases to SPD Director.
Incumbents give directions and guidance to agency buyers on policies, regulations, and procedures.
At the agency level, incumbents generally make purchasing decisions critically impacting on the financial viability of the agency, such as those generating revenue on which the agency depends. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Provides consulting services to agencies and political entities. Develops strategic state procurement plans for the speciality area. Manages and coordinates cooperative procurements within their area of speciality.