Procurement Specialist 2 (PCN 041141)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Department of Revenue’s lead procurement specialist, coordinating procurements for goods, services, and information technology. It ensures compliance with State procurement laws, regulations, and policies. The role involves partnering with divisions to provide procurement guidance, develop solicitation and purchasing strategies, coordinate contracts, and deliver exceptional customer service. Additionally, the position oversees the Department of Revenue’s property management functions, including inventory control, surplus property, and asset accountability. It also supports department operations through accounts payable processing, administrative support, and backup coverage for travel, timekeeping, employee movement, and other department-wide activities. The role contributes to continuous process improvement by developing procedures and streamlining administrative processes.

Requirements

Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements for contracting or procurement, contract negotiation and administration.
Knowledge of procedures for routine and non-routine purchases.
Knowledge of practices and methods used for property control activities, including acquisition, storage, accounting, and controlled property excess.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in business administration, logistics, supply chain management, project management, or a related field performing property control, purchasing, contract administration, writing or approving solicitations, explaining contracting requirements, developing or approving product specifications or, developing or approving a scope of work for professional services.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
Procurement certification
Experience in enterprise IT operations
Experience in a structured, compliance-driven environment
Alaska driver's license

Responsibilities

Serve as the Department of Revenue’s lead procurement specialist by coordinating procurements for goods, services, and information technology.
Ensure compliance with State procurement laws, regulations, and policies.
Partner with divisions to provide procurement guidance, develop solicitation and purchasing strategies, and coordinate contracts.
Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the Department of Revenue’s property management functions by managing inventory control, surplus property, and asset accountability.
Maintain accurate records in compliance with State requirements.
Support department operations through administrative services including accounts payable processing, administrative support, and backup coverage for travel, timekeeping, employee movement, and other department-wide activities.
Contribute to continuous process improvement across the Department of Revenue by developing procedures, streamlining administrative processes, and supporting efficient operations throughout the organization.