Senior Procurement Lead - Complex State Contracts

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-West-Virgini is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead complex purchasing activities in the General Services Division. The role oversees competitive bidding, contract awards, and compliance with state procurement laws, with signature authority for agency documents.

Responsibilities include requisition accuracy, vendor research, bid preparation for high-value contracts, and supervision of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a broad range of purchasing of commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function.
• Experience with competitive bidding, open-end contracts, and cost analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Forklift operation may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requests for accuracy, completeness and adherence to state requirements; researches and locates potential vendors; prepares requisition documents including specifications, pricing pages, and exhibits; schedules dates for pre-bid meetings, question deadlines and bid openings.
• Tracks and monitors all purchase orders including change orders and contract expiration dates.
• Reviews and approves requisitions and purchase orders ensuring compliance with state purchasing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Prepares complex specifications for goods and services that require competitive bidding.
• Resolves purchasing issues for agency staff, bidders, and vendors; responds to inquiries.
• Prepares and oversees preparation of all requisitions or agreements; tracks current and proposed contracts.
• Audits purchases against contracts for correct items and pricing; makes changes as needed.
• Prepares statistical reports.
• Assigns and reviews work of subordinate personnel; trains others.
• Prepares reports of awards and bid amounts.
• Evaluates market conditions and administers statewide contracts.

Skills

Knowledge of state purchasing laws

Volume purchasing practices

Vendor research

Analytical data gathering

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (regionally accredited)

Master's degree substitution for experience

Job description

State-of-West-Virgini is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead complex purchasing activities in the General Services Division. The role oversees competitive bidding, contract awards, and compliance with state procurement laws, with signature authority for agency documents.

Responsibilities include requisition accuracy, vendor research, bid preparation for high-value contracts, and supervision of junior staff.