Procurement Specialist

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position initiates and reconciles prompt and efficient procurement of supplies, services, and equipment necessary for the provisions of services through the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Laboratories Administration. This position works independently to review and analyze purchase requisitions, services, and maintenance agreements and determines the most appropriate procurement method. This position supports the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and awarding of contracts vital to fulfilling the essential function of protecting public health by the Laboratories Administration. This position assists the Procurement Officer I in initiating contracts and managing contracts after award.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Three years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Laboratory environment
Experience developing contract specifications for procuring services, supplies, equipment, and commodities
Experience reviewing and analyzing contract requirements to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies
Experience with Maryland State Financial Systems (FMIS) or ADPICS

Responsibilities

Initiates and reconciles prompt and efficient procurement of supplies, services, and equipment.
Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, services, and maintenance agreements.
Determines the most appropriate procurement method.
Supports the solicitation, evaluation, negotiation and awarding of contracts.
Assists the Procurement Officer I in initiating contracts and managing contracts after award.