Procurement Specialist 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist 1, within the Bureau of Procurement (BOP) of the Department of General Services (DGS), plays a pivotal role in managing and executing procurement contracts for the department. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, creating requests for proposals (RFPs), RFQs, IFBs, ITQs, defining best value scoring criteria, negotiating costs, performance-based standards, and other contract terms. Procurement Specialists 1 are responsible for interpreting and implementing procurement policies and ensuring compliance through corrective actions as necessary. Apply today and contribute to projects that keep government operations running smoothly. This role supports procurement activities that help agencies obtain goods and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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.
• Experience communicating written and verbally with internal teams, customers, or stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Excel and Word to support administrative or operational tasks.
• Experience supporting processes governed by policies, procedures, or guidelines.
• Experience reviewing documents (such as contracts, forms, or other business materials) for accuracy, completeness, or compliance
• Experience organizing or assisting with meetings, trainings, or events.
• Experience managing multiple tasks or assignments independently.
• Experience addressing issues or discrepancies in a process.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Create procurement documents such as sourcing strategies, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITQs
• Negotiate costs, performance standards, and contract terms with suppliers
• Ensure adherence to procurement rules and recommend corrections when needed
• Work with suppliers to gather quotes, discuss requirements, and resolve questions
• Maintain organized records of contracts, bids, purchase orders, and related documents
• Coordinate team tasks to support the posting of procurement documents to the DGS eMarketplace website

What This Job Offers

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