Buyer Senior

Commonwealth of Virginia; Richmond; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public state agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer Senior to manage procurement activities for commodities. Responsibilities include compliance with procurement laws, contract administration, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement knowledge and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work independently in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret procurement regulations with discretion.
• Experience working independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as purchasing and contracts administrator.
• Procure commodities under $100,000.
• Ensure compliance with state procurement laws.
• Develop solicitation and identify supply sources.
• Award and maintain contracts.

Skills

Working knowledge of procurement

Knowledge of Small Purchase Programs

Basic knowledge of electronic procurement

Strong writing and oral communication skills

Job description

Job Duties

The Buyer Senior serves as the purchasing and contracts administrator to procure a variety of commodities under $100,000 using all purchasing methods, processing procurements via Commonwealth of Virginia approved procurement methods. Ensures offices and / or work units are in conformance with all applicable State and departmental procurement laws, regulations and procedures. Performs research, solicitation development and identification of supply sources. Awards and maintains contracts utilizing verbal and written requests, e.g. Quick Quotes (QQ). Performs technical specification research, assists with pre-proposal conferences, assesses vendor capabilities and performs post-award conferences. Based on approval, awards contracts and purchase orders based on competitive principles. Advises / assists office personnel and management on procurement processes and development of specifications. Determines method based on competitive principles. Serves as the office's contact with vendors and assigned staff. Follows supervisory guidance to ensure all compliance expectations are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of procurement, including state procurement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Small Purchase Programs and procedures.
• Basic knowledge and experience using electronic procurement and eVA
• Ability to accurately interpret procurement regulations using discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility and ability to work independently.
• Effective writing and oral communication skills.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of state and agency procurement requirements

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Sarah Chesko

Phone : [phone]

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.