Procurement Specialist

Title: Procurement Specialist

State Role Title:Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $30 - $45 Hourly

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Procurement Specialist with the Legal and Legislative Services (LLS) Team.

The Procurement Analyst supports VITAs internal and enterprise procurement operations by processing small purchases coordinating vendor sourcing and ensuring compliance with the APSPM VPPA BUY IT and all applicable VITA purchasing policies.

This position is responsible for processing orders maintaining documentation in eVA preparing procurement files and creating purchase requisitions. The analyst builds and maintains strong internal and external customer relationships ensures proper budget coding in coordination with the Budget Office and performs receiving for accounting and accounts payable processing.

The role also supports the agencys SWaM program by reviewing and reporting SWaM spend verifying SWaM participation in purchasing activities and assisting with initiatives to expand the use of small women owned and minority owned businesses.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate procurement and contract records supporting file management and retention schedules assisting with training and guidance for employees on procurement procedures and helping update internal policies and forms as part of continuous improvement efforts.

The analyst will process purchases under $10000 using the SPCC ensure timely submission of SPCC logs enter data for

Online Reconciliation (OLR) in Works and obtain required approvals. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond VA where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealths leading IT agency were connecting protecting innovating and powering Virginias digital future through collaboration creativity and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant customer-focused environment that values growth accountability and forward thinking all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of procurement methodologies.

Knowledge of Virginia procurement laws and procedures.

Experience using eVA and Commonwealth purchasing processes.

Knowledge of SPCC policies requisitions and OLR in Works.

Experience with advanced features in Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience with software applications for purchasing and reporting.

Experience working with internal/external stakeholders.

Experience interpretation and application of federal state laws/regulations in regard to procurement.

Additional Considerations

Not applicable

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.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications resumes cover letters any other format. Please refer to Your Application in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

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.