Purchasing Analyst #00032

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

11d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for procuring goods and services for
the agency in a timely manner; following all rules and regulations of the
Virginia Public Procurement Act and the Commonwealth of Virginia Agency
Procurement and Surplus Property Manual; following all SWaM requirements; and
adhering to agency policies and procedures. The incumbent of this position
serves as the back-up to Purchasing Manager for certifying the SWaM Dashboard
data.

Requirements

• Experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies of the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• Knowledge of contract purchases and the procurement of services and goods, specifically Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation for Bid (IFB).
• Experience using the eVA Procurement system.
• Work experience utilizing a Small Purchase Credit Card (SPCC) and experience conducting monthly reconciliations of the card.
• Possession of a Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or Virginia Contract Officer (VCO) certification required. If the candidate selected for hire does not possess a VCA or VCO certification upon their hire date, they must obtain at least the VCA certification within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work within a team environment and work with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience making oral and written presentations as well as providing occasional hands on-training.
• Experience demonstrating considerable knowledge and ability with PC applications such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Considerable experience in the field of Purchasing goods and services with considerable knowledge of Small Purchase Charge Card usage is required.
• Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification, Virginia Contract Officer (VCO) certification is desired.

Responsibilities

• Procuring goods and services for the agency in a timely manner
• Following all rules and regulations of the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the Commonwealth of Virginia Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual
• Following all SWaM requirements
• Adhering to agency policies and procedures
• Serves as the back-up to Purchasing Manager for certifying the SWaM Dashboard data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees