Senior Procurement Specialist
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
State Role Title:Procurement Officer II
Hiring Range: Exact Commensurate Based on Qualifications & Experience
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations
Location:VDOE James Monroe Building
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Senior Procurement Specialist performs and manages buying duties for all methods of procurement in compliance with state procurement laws and policies; supports small business initiatives and performs eVA transactions; and supervises the Senior Buyers. This position also provides procurement assistance to agency staff promotes professional rapport with the vendor community and recommends to the Procurement Director any internal/external process changes to promote continued process improvements and cost efficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of state procurement laws and regulations such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) the Agency Procurement Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) Vendors Manual and VITAs Published Procurement Policies and Procedures.
- Understanding of technology including automated procurement systems e-commerce and e-procurement.
- Knowledge of contract management and administration.
- Strong analytical and research skills to interpret statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- Proficiency in computer applications including spreadsheets and word processing software.
- Effective training and presentation skills for delivering procurement-specific training.
- Ability to manage and oversee the entire procurement process for all procurement methods.
- Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with procurement staff internal and external customers.
- Ability to provide procurement training and guidance to internal and external customers.
- Competence in preparing and delivering training materials.
- Leadership and supervisory skills to manage procurement staff and ensure compliance with performance planning and evaluation systems.
- Problem-solving abilities to address procurement complaints and take appropriate action.
- Adaptability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Commitment to promoting compliance with state procurement regulations and internal policies.
Additional Considerations
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business or related field of study or a combination of professional training and experience.
- Extensive state procurement system experience.
- Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail postal service fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- SAP Materials Management
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Employee Evaluation
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Federal Aviation Regulations
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
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