Buyer Senior

Title: Buyer Senior

State Role Title:Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Buyer Senior serves as the purchasing and contracts administrator to procure a variety of commodities under $100,000 using all purchasing methods, processing procurements via Commonwealth of Virginia approved procurement methods. Ensures offices and/or work units are in conformance with all applicable State and departmental procurement laws, regulations and procedures. Performs research, solicitation development and identification of supply sources. Awards and maintains contracts utilizing verbal and written requests, e.g. Quick Quotes (QQ). Performs technical specification research, assists with pre-proposal conferences, assesses vendor capabilities and performs post-award conferences. Based on approval, awards contracts and purchase orders based on competitive principles. Advises/assists office personnel and management on procurement processes and development of specifications. Determines method based on competitive principles. Serves as the office's contact with vendors and assigned staff. Follows supervisory guidance to ensure all compliance expectations are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of procurement, including state procurement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Small Purchase Programs and procedures.
• Basic knowledge and experience using electronic procurement and eVA
• Ability to accurately interpret procurement regulations using discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility and ability to work independently.
• Effective writing and oral communication skills.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of state and agency procurement requirements

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 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.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Contact Information

Name: Sarah Chesko

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: Sarah.Chesko@vdh.virginia.gov

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.

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