Overview
Job Summary
EDA Overview
· Join the NJEDA and help lead New Jersey to sustainable economic growth, fostering equitable opportunities and vibrant communities. We offer hybrid work, a supportive culture, and robust benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and extensive wellness programs. Make a tangible impact and shape New Jersey's future with innovative economic development at NJEDA.
Job Overview
Develops,leads and manages the centralized procurement and compliance processes of the Authority, including s erving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the most effective approach for procurement of Goods and Professional Services and for Real Estate Development and Constuction projects. Leads and manages the Support Services team, related to support services being provided in an efficient and timely manner for the NJEDA, including planning, equipment and supplies for all Authority locations.
Develops and executes department goals to support NJEDA business objectives; reviews and evaluates overall departmental performance, as projected by Plan. Establishes, communicates and tracks against key metrics, leads process improvement efforts and oversees special project planning and administration, and provides counsel to management, staff, and board members.
Assists Managing Director in the management of the Authority's procurement process and support services needs.
Responsibilities
Duties
Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:
Manages and directs the Authority's procurement process.
Manages and directs the Authority compliance programs.
Manages and directs the Authority's Support Services team and processes.
Projects:
Oversee and deploys policies and procedures for NJEDA procurements as well as necessary support services, and a ssures policies, practices and procedures comply with all State and Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidelines .
Coordination with Attorney General's office and other state entities as required (including the Office of State Comptroller) for review and approval of final procurements.
Goals and Objectives:
Manages procurements and needed support services and ensures both are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
Builds, develops, measures and coaches members of direct report team to develop skills and behaviors to enhance performance. Sets staff goals and objectives and reviews staff semi-annually and annually against individual plans. Develops and implements a plan to meet the training needs and succession plan for team.
Collaboration and Cross-Divisional Interaction:
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer-focused work environment among department, NJEDA staff and external customers.
Ensures department practices and processes comply with NJEDA policies and guidelines and are consistently applied.
Builds, develops, measures and coaches members of direct report team to develop skills and behaviors to enhance performance. Sets staff goals and objectives and reviews staff semi-annually and annually against individual plans. Develops and implements a plan to meet the training needs and succession plan for team.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to Managing Director - Business Services. Direct reports include Assistant Director, Manager, Teams leads for procurement and support services.
Works independently to achieve Authority needs in job areas, with minimum supervision. Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
Must complete annual self-assessment as required.
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of State and Federal laws, executive orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines governing procurement and vendor compliance and labor compliance.
Possesses creative problem-solving abilities and ability to understand, negotiate, and craft complex contracts, understand labor law requirements and related to support needs of the Authority.
Ability to develop, implement, and measure policies/procedures.
Soft Skills:
Ability to create and maintain positive, supportive working relationships with subordinates, colleagues, supervisors, and other individuals internal and external to NJEDA; build and develop direct reporting and matrix teams.
Ability to motivate others beyond their direct authority to implement process improvements and comply with policies and processes; achieve results through others.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and NJEDA staff.
EDA Leadership Profile
Talent Management: Acquires, develops, and manages high-performing teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partners effectively across boundaries and functions.
Vision-Driven Results : Drives a clear vision and strategic thinking foachieving results.
Innovation and Change: Encourages new ideas, opportunities for change, and motivates team members.
Certifications:
None
Experience:
Seven to ten years experience in the management of procurement and compliance functions
At least five years of supervisory experience.
Experience improving processes and measuring results preferred.
Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience
Education:
Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in finance, business, process/quality management, law or other related academic degree, and/or equivalent experience
Software/Tools Proficiency:
Knowledge of Microsoft office Suite, CRM, and centralized procurement software.
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Additional Information
Minimal physical demands and ability to work out normal business hours
Travel expected when necessary for business operations
Certificates and Licenses Required
Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.
This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.
NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.
NJ SAME Program
In accordance with P.L. 2021, c. 465 and P.L. 2021, 466, the SAME program was established to enable New Jersey State agencies to hire, promote, retain, and advance qualified individuals whose physical or mental impairments impact their abilities to participate in the hiring and promotion process for non-competitive and unclassified titles within the State workforce.
The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. This program uses a fast-track process that permits people who are eligible for the program to request that the State appointing authority schedule with them a good faith interview. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, please Click Here (https://www.nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml) . If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement.
This posting open to eligible applicants regardless of SAME eligibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Requirements
Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
Must comply with the "New Jersey First Act" which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011, to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
Must review the required NJ State Ethics Guidelines found on the state website.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
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LocationUS-NJ
Job ID 2025-2197
Category/Department Procurement
