Buyer Specialist: State Farm Complex #00513

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located at the State Farm Complex in Goochland County, Virginia. The Buyer Specialist performs purchasing functions following VPPA, DPS, DGS, and departmental policies, including writing specifications, RFIs, and RFPs.

It evaluates bids, communicates issues to the Accountant and Business Manager, and coordinates vendor performance while ensuring policy adherence. Minimum qualifications include procurement experience; a VCA or VCO is preferred, or the candidate must obtain VCA

Qualifications

• Experience in public/private procurement and contract administration.
• Knowledge of VPPA, DPS, and DGS policies is preferred or required.
• Ability to obtain VCA within 1 year if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Writes specifications, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals.
• Evaluates bids with the user and makes initial award decisions.
• Coordinates vendor performance evaluations and ensures policy adherence.
• Keeps Accountant and Business Manager informed of issues and resolutions.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relations

Bid evaluation

COI compliance

Job description

Title: Buyer Specialist: State Farm Complex #00513

State Role Title:Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $50,399.00 - $76,159.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:State Farm Correctional Center

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is located in our State Farm Complex in Goochland County. This position provides accurate, timely, purchasing functions following Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), Virginia Division of Purchases & Supplies (DPS), Virginia Department of General Services (DGS), departmental, and institutional policies for all purchases. Writes specifications, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals. Evaluates bids with the user and makes initial award. Responsible for keeping Accountant and Business Manager aware of potential problems and responsible for keeping them aware of problems resolved on a timely basis. Coordinates evaluations of vendor performance. Ensures duties are performed as needed and policies are adhered to consistently. Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100. Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience related to public or private procurement. Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or higher Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) or other related certification preferred. If individual does not have the VCA certification, the individual will be required to obtain the VCA within 1 year of being hired as a condition of employment.
• Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.
• Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of state and agency policies and procedures. Must possess a working knowledge of computers and must have at least moderate computer and typing skills. Must demonstrate ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions and managing multiple tasks. Must be able to communicate and deal effectively with vendors, agency personnel and institutional department heads while maintaining harmonious working relationships and must be able to resolve complaints. VCA or higher (VCO)

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]