Procurement Specialist 3

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a rewarding career as a Procurement Specialist 3 with the Department of Human Services (DHS). This role lets you use your skills to shape major contracts that support important programs across Pennsylvania. You will help guide complex projects that make real differences in the lives of citizens. Join a team that values careful thinking, teamwork, and strong public service. This position supports the planning, review, and management of complex and high-value contracts that help deliver important services throughout the Commonwealth. It also includes advising program offices during the development of statements of work, pricing methods, performance measures, and evaluation criteria.

Requirements

One year as a Procurement Specialist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of professional experience performing contract management work; and 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 meet the PA residency requirement.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Advise program staff on developing statements of work, pricing methods, performance measures, and proposal evaluation criteria
Lead assigned procurements and coordinate steps from planning to negotiation to ensure smooth progress
Support the development and application of procurement policies to keep projects aligned with agency goals
Coordinates supplier forums, conferences, and other meetings to gather industry insight and support best practices
Facilitate scoring sessions, clarify proposal details, and manage Best and Final Offer (BAFO) processes
Develop negotiation strategies and conduct negotiations to secure fairly priced contracts