H0111 - Procurement Officer Sr Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation•Richmond, VA

3d•$33 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for establishing and administering contracts for goods and services that meet customer expectations regarding quality, quantity, and price in accordance with applicable laws and policies. The officer will coordinate and analyze feedback on contracts, recommend default actions or contract cancellations, and find alternative services. They will serve as a contract administrator or designate one to ensure terms, specifications, and scope are met, acting as a liaison between vendors and users. Additionally, the role involves assisting users in selecting the best procurement methods and documentation requirements, making contract documents available, and determining appropriate goods and services for term contracts. Guidance will be provided to end users on contract-related discrepancies. The officer will follow policies and procedures for the Governor's initiative for SWaM certified small business participation and perform other duties as assigned. Procurement of goods and services will be provided for Districts and Divisions statewide, utilizing competitive negotiation (RFP) and competitive sealed bidding (IFB or RFQ) processes.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate in an independent manner to achieve objectives as a team leader for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness in procurement and material management.
Ability to provide thorough procurement oversight and guidance to customers and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.
Knowledge of contract administration policies and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
Knowledge of procurement activities such as competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation processes associated with commodities and professional and non-professional services.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of large-scale governmental procurement.
Skill in preparing contract documents and other procurement documentation.
Ability to formulate term contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
Ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
Ability to process procurements in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Knowledge of contract administration.
Skill in applying state and local procurement laws, regulations, and practices.
Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
Skill in resolving contract performance issues and disputes.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Nice To Haves

A combination of training, experience, or education in Procurement or related field desired.
Ability to manage goods and services procurements in a large, multi-dimensional/diverse business environment.
Possession of Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and analyze feedback on contracts.
Recommend default action or contract cancellation and find alternative services.
Serve as contract administrator or designate a contract administrator to ensure terms and specifications and scope are met.
Serve as liaison between vendors and users.
Assist users in selecting best procurement methods and documentation requirements.
Make contract documents available to users and determine appropriate goods and services for term contracts.
Provide guidance to end users on contract related discrepancies.
Follow policies and procedures for the Governor's initiative for SWaM certified small business participation.
Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
Provides procurement and contracting goods and services for Districts and Divisions statewide in support of the procurement process, using competitive negotiation (RFP) process and competitive sealed bidding (IFB or RFQ).