Senior Buyer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Senior Buyer. The role emphasizes providing procurement oversight, training DJJ staff, and ensuring compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act. This position requires considerable knowledge of procurement practices and a certification as a Virginia Contract Officer.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of procurement practices per Virginia Public Procurement Act.
• Ability to train staff on procurement content and compliance.
• Knowledge of eVA, VITA, and SWaM requirements in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely procurement review and support for various procurement transactions.
• Assist in training and guidance for all DJJ staff on procurement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and state regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement principles

Ability to interpret the VPPA

Extensive knowledge of eVA

Education

Equivalent education in Material Management, Inventory Control, Scheduling or Procurement

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

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

DJJ is currently hiring a Senior Buyer. This role will 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.

Certification as a Virginia Contract Officer (VCO) is required for this position, if not a VCO upon hire, it must be achieved within 12 months from hire date.

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)
  
• Ability to interpret and train staff on the content of the VPPA and the APSPM.
  
• Extensive knowledge and the use of eVA, VITA and the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD) SWaM requirements.

Additional Considerations

• Equivalent education and/or experience in Material Management, Inventory Control, Scheduling or Procurement.
  
• A Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CBBO), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is optional.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Phone: [phone]

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: 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.