Procurement Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.
• A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Public Sector procurement expertise
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Analysis
• Ethical decision-making
• Detailed record-keeping
• 5-7 Years experience in public sector procurement or government contracting
• Comprehensive understanding of state and federal procurement regulations
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement laws and ethical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive procurement process.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with state budgetary constraints and policy objectives.
• Prepare and review complex Request for Proposals (RFPs). Invitations to Bid, and other procurement documents.
• Conduct thorough market research and vendor evaluations.
• Ensure strict compliance with state procurement laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all procurement activities in alignment with procurement documentation retention, scoring, etc.
• Analyze existing model rates across the Commonwealth and make recommendations for alignment of our services/rates for greater uniformity.
• Manage the entire procurement lifecycle from needs assessment to contract execution and amendments, when needed.
• Coordinate with various state agency representatives to understand specific procurement requirements.
• Maintain vendor records on hand (including UFR data, when applicable).
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all procurement activities.
• Utilize/manage state procurement system, CommBUYS for RFRs, RFIs, RFPs, quotes, and managing awards.
• Assist vendors in utilizing CommBUYS, in conjunction with OSD helpdesk, when needed.
• Establish the contracts in MMARS in accordance with existing protocols for greater financial control/awareness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.