Buyer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Sick/annual leave

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Buyer in Prince William, VA. The position handles procurement of supplies, equipment, and services with limited purchasing authority and participates in bidding and awarding purchases, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with policies.

The role requires knowledge of procurement laws and automated systems, plus strong Microsoft Office skills, with a local salary supplement noted in the posting. The location is Prince William—EH & Vital REC.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of automated procurement systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply established policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Responsibilities

• Follows prescribed procedures to procure supplies, equipment and services for the agency with limited purchasing authority.
• Writes Quick Quotes, solicits bids, evaluates and awards purchases as instructed.
• Monitors orders and expedites delivery; reviews requisitions and specifications to determine procurement method.
• May perform some general administrative tasks.

Skills

Procurement laws

Automated procurement systems

Financial reporting

Policy interpretation

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Title: Buyer

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $50,00 - $54,902 (up to $65,882 with the supplement)

Pay Band: NV 3

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:PRINCE WILLIAM-EH & VITAL REC

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

'There is a local salary supplement of 20% in addition to the listed state salary range for 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 Prince William Health District is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community in Northern Virginia located approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C. As part of the Virginia Department of Health, we offer 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: Ramis Ahsan

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.