Regional Procurement Specialist: VPPA & Bids Expert

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Procurement Specialist for the Western Regional Office (#01783) to perform purchasing functions under VPPA, DPS/DGS, and agency policies at DOC Headquarters. The role focuses on timely procurement, preparing bids, IFBs, and RFPs, and training staff on the eVA system.

Candidates should understand state procurement rules, be able to evaluate bids and purchase orders, and complete COI filings within required timelines.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of state and agency procurement policies and ability to evaluate bids, RFPs, and purchase orders.
• Ability to complete Virginia Ethics COI filing within two business days of hire and annually thereafter.
• COI training within two months of hire and every other year thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely purchasing functions following VPPA, DPS/DGS, and agency policies.
• Prepare procurement documents including specs, IFBs and RFPs; train staff on the eVA system.
• Coordinate evaluations of vendor performance and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Procurement policies

Bid/RFP/PO evaluation

COI filing & training compliance

Education

Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Procurement Specialist for the Western Regional Office (#01783) to perform purchasing functions under VPPA, DPS/DGS, and agency policies at DOC Headquarters. The role focuses on timely procurement, preparing bids, IFBs, and RFPs, and training staff on the eVA system.

Candidates should understand state procurement rules, be able to evaluate bids and purchase orders, and complete COI filings within required timelines.