Procurement Officer Sr Wage

Virginia-Department-of-Transportation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a skilled procurement professional to establish and administer contracts for goods and services, ensuring quality, quantity and price align with laws and policies. The role coordinates contract administration, documentation, and vendor-user liaison across state divisions to support the procurement process.

Responsibilities include evaluating procurement methods, ensuring compliance with regulations, and guiding end users while using competitive bidding

Qualifications

• Ability to formulate term contracts for the purchase of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and analyze feedback on contracts.
• Assist users in selecting procurement methods and documentation requirements.
• Provide guidance to end users on contract related discrepancies.
• Ensure terms, specifications, and scope are met; act as liaison between vendors and users.
• Procure goods and services using competitive negotiation and bidding processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Independent work

Contract administration

Problem solving

Customer service

Computers

Education

Procurement training

Job description

Job-Specific Insights

The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours the wage employment year (5/1 - 4/30). This position does not include health insurance, retirement or paid leave benefits.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

Contact Name: Logan Sanchez

Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. To establish and administer contracts for goods and services that meet customer expectations regarding quality, quantity and price in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

How you will contribute:

• Contract Administration : Coordinate and analyze feedback on contracts. Recommend default action or contract cancellation and find alternative services. Serve as contract administrator or designate a contract administrator to ensure terms and specifications and scope are met. Serve as liaison between vendors and users.


• Contracts and Documentation: Assist users in selecting best procurement methods and documentation requirements. Make contract documents available to users and determine appropriate goods and services for term contracts. Provide guidance to end users on contract related discrepancies.


• Interpretation of Policies and Procedures: Follow policies and procedures for the Governor's initiative for SWaM certified small business participation.


• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.


• Procurement of Goods and Services : Provides procurement and contracting goods and services for Districts and Divisions statewide in support of the procurement process, using competitive negotiation (RFP) process and competitive sealed bidding (IFB or RFQ).

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• Ability to operate in an independent manner to achieve objectives as a team leader for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness in procurement and material management.


• Ability to provide thorough procurement oversight and guidance to customers and ensure compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.


• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems.


• Knowledge of contract administration policies and procedures.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, policies, and practices.


• Knowledge of procurement activities such as competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation processes associated with commodities and professional and non-professional services.


• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of large-scale governmental procurement.


• Skill in preparing contract documents and other procurement documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to formulate term contracts for the purchase of goods and services.


• Ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.


• Ability to process procurements in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Knowledge of contract administration.


• Skill in applying state and local procurement laws, regulations, and practices.


• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.


• Skill in resolving contract performance issues and disputes.


• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Additional Considerations:

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Procurement or related field desired.


• Ability to manage goods and services procurements in a large, multi-dimensional/diverse business environment.


• Possession of Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check