Senior Buyer

Virginia.gov; Richmond (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Senior Buyer to provide timely procurement review and support for all transactions, including eVA, VITA, SWaM and SPCC. The role includes training staff on procurement mandates and ensuring compliance with VPPA and APSPM.

As a Procurement Officer II at the Central Office, you will guide DJJ staff, interpret procurement rules, and coordinate with suppliers to meet agency needs while maintaining governance and process integrity.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of VPPA and APSPM, and ability to interpret and train staff on them.
• Experience using eVA, VITA, and SWaM requirements.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to DJJ staff on procurement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely procurement review and oversight for all transactions including eVA, VITA, SWaM and SPCC.
• Offer training and guidance to DJJ staff on procurement mandates and processes.
• Support and assist with procurement reviews across the department.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Training & guidance

Tools

eVA

VITA

SWaM requirements

Job description

Title

Senior Buyer

State Role Title

Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range

$75,289 - $84,000

Pay Band

5

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

Central Office

Agency Website

www.djj.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

To provide timely procurement review, support, oversight and assistance for all procurement transactions to include eVA, VITA, SWaM and SPCC to include training and guidance to all DJJ Staff for the above initiatives and mandates.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the principles and best practices of procuring goods and services by appropriate methods as illustrated in the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Department of General Services, Division of Purchase and Supply’s Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) and the ability to interpret and train staff on the content of the VPPA and the APSPM. Must have extensive knowledge and the use of eVA, VITA and the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) SWaM requirements.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings

Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License

A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Lay off Policy 1.3

If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans

DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Ms. Elon Greene

Phone: emails only

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

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.