Strategic Procurement Specialist

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WV Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Social Services, Division of Finance, seeks a procurement professional to manage commodities and services for the program mission. You will prepare quotes, write specifications, evaluate bids, and assemble bid packages to support contract awards.

The role handles surplus property, uses statewide contracts, processes vendor payments, and coordinates upgrades. Experience with purchasing policies and temporary staffing requests is essential to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience procuring commodities and services for large programs.
• Ability to write clear specifications and market research summaries.
• Familiar with bid packages, quotes, and contract award processes.

Responsibilities

• Procure commodities and services needed for the program mission.
• Prepare requests for quotes and write clear specifications.
• Evaluate bids and assist in contract awards.
• Prepare surplus property retirement documentation.
• Use statewide contracts for equipment and accessories.
• Process vendor invoices and payments; ensure compliance.
• Coordinate upgrades with service providers per contract guidelines.
• Handle requests for temporary staffing.

Skills

Procurement

Bid evaluation

Vendor management

Invoice processing

Purchase orders

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

WV Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Social Services, Division of Finance, seeks a procurement professional to manage commodities and services for the program mission. You will prepare quotes, write specifications, evaluate bids, and assemble bid packages to support contract awards.

The role handles surplus property, uses statewide contracts, processes vendor payments, and coordinates upgrades. Experience with purchasing policies and temporary staffing requests is essential to ensure