Buyer

Virginia-Department-of-Healt; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

Sick leave

Annual leave

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a Buyer to support procurement for the Office of Epidemiology at the VDH-Central Office. This role handles purchasing requests, reviews specifications, and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely, compliant purchases.

The ideal candidate is organized and detail-oriented, capable of balancing multiple requests while collaborating across teams. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a structured purchasing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement laws, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated procurement systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply established policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and reconcile financial reports and data.
• Proficiency and experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Responsibilities

• Procure supplies, equipment and services with limited authority.
• Secure market information regarding quality, performance and pricing.
• Review requisitions and specifications to determine procurement method.
• Write Quick Quotes, solicit bids, and evaluate and award purchases as instructed.
• Monitor orders and expedite for delivery.
• May perform general administrative tasks.
• Coordinate with Office of Epidemiology purchasing team.

Skills

procurement laws and policies

automated procurement systems

interpret and apply policies

financial reports and data

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Title: Buyer

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $58,800 - $65,543

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

We’re looking for a collaborative, customer-focused team member who enjoys
helping others, building positive working relationships, and finding practical solutions
to meet purchasing needs. The Buyer will work closely with staff across the Office of
Epidemiology to provide responsive, accurate, and friendly purchasing support while
ensuring requests are handled efficiently and in accordance with applicable policies
and procedures.
This position follows prescribed procedures to procure supplies, equipment and services for the agency, with limited purchasing authority, volume and variety. Secures market information regarding quality, performance, problems and pricing. Reviews requisitions and specifications to determine the appropriate method of procurement. Writes Quick Quotes, solicits bids, and evaluates and awards purchases as instructed. Monitors orders and expedites for delivery. May perform some general administrative tasks. The Office of Epidemiology is looking to add a Buyer to the Epi Admin Team. This position is part of the purchasing team that processes purchase requests and utilizes small purchase charge cards for the office's small buying needs.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple
requests and priorities. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a willingness to work collaboratively are important to success in this role. Whether assisting a colleague with a purchase request, coordinating with vendors, or navigating purchasing processes, the Buyer plays an important role in helping the Office of Epidemiology’s teams get the resources they need to do their work.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement laws, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of automated procurement systems
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard accounting principles and guidelines
• Ability to interpret and apply established policies, guidelines and procedures
• Ability to prepare, maintain and reconcile financial reports and data
• Proficiency and experience with the use of basic computer operating systems to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge/experience in procurement, accounting and/or business
• Knowledge of state and agency procurement requirements

Contact Information

Name: Curt Crostic

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.