Senior Procurement & Contracting Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist (DSP03228) for the Virginia State Police in North Chesterfield. The role handles complex procurements, issues purchase orders, and develops contracts in line with APSPM and VITA Buy-IT standards.

Responsibilities include managing RFPs/IFBs, vendor negotiations, and providing procurement guidance to agency staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery of goods and services.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act and state procurement policies.
• Strong ability to interpret procurement regulations and manage contracts.
• Experience with RFPs/IFBs and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Procure a wide variety of complex/technical goods and services per APSPM & manuals.
• Issue purchase orders and manage contract development.
• Prepare and initiate solicitiations and complex bids or negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maintain procurement records.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

eVA procurement system

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification

Tools

APSPM knowledge

VITA Buy-IT Manual knowledge

Job description

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist (DSP03228) for the Virginia State Police in North Chesterfield. The role handles complex procurements, issues purchase orders, and develops contracts in line with APSPM and VITA Buy-IT standards.

Responsibilities include managing RFPs/IFBs, vendor negotiations, and providing procurement guidance to agency staff while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery of goods and services.