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Job Description
Title: BUYER SR
State Role Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER I
Hiring Range: $65000 - $70000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:Dept of Health
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties - The Buyer Senior serves as the purchasing and contracts administrator to procure a variety of commodities under $100000 using all purchasing methods processing procurements via Commonwealth of Virginia approved procurement methods. Ensures offices and/or work units are in conformance with all applicable State and departmental procurement laws regulations and procedures. Performs research solicitation development and identification of supply sources. Awards and maintains contracts utilizing verbal and written requests e.g. Quick Quotes (QQ). Performs technical specification research assists with pre-proposal conferences assesses vendor capabilities and performs post-award conferences. Based on approval awards contracts and purchase orders based on competitive principles. Advises/assists office personnel and management on procurement processes and development of specifications. Determines method based on competitive principles. Serves as the offices contact with vendors and assigned staff. Follows supervisory guidance to ensure all compliance expectations are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of procurement including procurement policies and procedures.
Knowledge of procurement principles/practices including methods of procurement supplier diversity requirements specification development understanding and application of administration principles.
Knowledge of Small Purchase Programs and procedures.
Experience applying specialized concepts practices procedures and policies to meet compliance requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience using electronic procurement and any financial system.
Experience interpreting procurement regulations using discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility.
Additional Considerations
Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification by the States Department of General Services/Division of Purchases and Supplies.
Coursework in procurement accounting and/or business
Knowledge of state and agency procurement requirements
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Vontrell Hodges
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
