Procurement Spec Senior

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • North Chesterfield, Virginia, VA

8d • $71,425 - $96,410 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is seeking to hire a Procurement Specialist Senior in our Finance and General Services Center at our Administrative Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. The job duties for this position include but are not limited to: Procuring a wide variety of complex/technical goods and services in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA Buy-IT Manual, and Department policies and procedures. Issuing purchase orders. Developing and maintaining contracts. Preparing and initiating the solicitation and execution of complex / technical competitive sealed bids, competitive negotiations, sole source, high risk and emergency procurements.

Requirements

• Extensive working knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act and state procurement policies for the purchase of Non-Information Technology goods and services in accordance with the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) and Information Technology goods and services in accordance with the VITA Buy-IT Manual.
• Considerable knowledge of conducting complex/ technical procurements for goods and services.
• Working knowledge of Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) program.
• Skill in operating computers and using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and other databases.
• Skill in the eVA procurement system.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state procurement regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize a variety of procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain contract files and records.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, managing own time and work, and as a member of a team.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) is required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing complex/technical request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), and other contractual documents; conducting vendor negotiations and administrating contracts; researching techniques for obtaining complex/technical goods and services; analyzing data and developing reports; and providing procurement guidance to Agency staff regarding the requirements for the various methods of procurement.
• A Statement of Economic Interest form is required to be filed electronically prior to taking employment; and thereafter, annually on or before February 1st.
• Certified Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) are preferred.
• Experience in the procurement of wide variety of goods and services within state government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procuring a wide variety of complex/technical goods and services in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA Buy-IT Manual, and Department policies and procedures.
• Issuing purchase orders.
• Developing and maintaining contracts.
• Preparing and initiating the solicitation and execution of complex / technical competitive sealed bids, competitive negotiations, sole source, high risk and emergency procurements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED