Procurement Specialist 2

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) seeks a Procurement Specialist 2 in Harrisburg, PA. This role focuses on complex purchasing within a competitive environment, guiding program areas on procurement rules and collaborating with the Legal Office to craft contracts.

Telework is available part-time up to four days per week, with in-office options as needed. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, and PA residency applies.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Procurement Specialist 1 or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Advise PLCB program areas on purchasing processes, procedures, and rules.
• Plan and draft for RFPs, RFQs, RFAs, and RFIs; manage bidding processes.
• Analyze sourcing strategies, negotiate terms, and evaluate vendor proposals.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor evaluation

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist 2 in the Bureau of Accounting and Purchasing, Purchasing and Contract Administration Division. With our team, you will influence major purchasing efforts that keep multiple program areas across the agency running smoothly. Success relies on your knowledge of contract administration and the procurement of goods and services, familiarity with standard office and specialized procurement software, and ability to prioritize work assignments to ensure deadlines are met.

This position will be responsible for performing a variety of complex purchasing activities for the PLCB. Work involves managing assigned projects from start to finish. Areas of specialization include procurement of services within a competitive sealed-bid environment having an agency-wide impact. As a Procurement Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Agency Guidance: Advise PLCB program areas and provide training on purchasing processes, procedures, and rules in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and directives
• Issuing Officer: Manage and participate in planning and drafting for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Request for Applications (RFAs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Procurement Processes: Analyze sourcing strategies, negotiate contract terms, and lead teams in the evaluation of vendor proposals
• Legal Office Collaboration: Work with the PLCB Office of Chief Counsel to verify interpretation of laws and regulations, develop complex contracts involving extensive research and frequent changes, and resolve contract issues
• Administrative Work: Plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings; maintain and keep all solicitation and contract files current
• Purchasing Support: Create purchase orders, help program offices ensure timely invoicing and payment for services, and resolve discrepancies

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Procurement Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional experience performing contract management work; and a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by‑case basis.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.