Procurement Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist 1 with the Department of Transportation plays a key role in helping projects move forward smoothly. This position allows you to support fair, efficient purchasing that keeps vital services running. You will work with many teams to solve problems and ensure strong results. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact across the Commonwealth. This position ensures that procurement activities follow established rules while supporting staff throughout the purchasing process. The role helps develop documents, review proposals, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing technical purchasing or contract management work
• A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Apply procurement rules to guide purchasing decisions and support staff
• Manage bid reviews, contract actions, and related procurement steps
• Address vendor performance concerns and recommend corrective actions
• Assist small businesses with registration, opportunities, and outreach activities
• Use procurement systems to track activity, review funding, and maintain documentation
• Work with legal, fiscal, and program staff to resolve issues and improve processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level