Buyer Senior

Title: Buyer Senior

State Role Title: Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $68,132 - $70,514

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VITAL RECORDS

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Buyer Senior serves as the Buyer Senior serves as the Office of Vital Records (OVR) 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 the liaison between the Shared Business Services Office and OPGS. Follow supervisory guidance to ensure all compliance expectations are met. Effective writing and oral communication skills.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of procurement, including state procurement policies and procedures.
Knowledge of procurement principles/practices including methods of procurement, supplier diversity requirements, specification development, understanding and application of contract management and administration principles.
Knowledge of Small Purchase Programs and procedures.
Ability to apply specialized concepts, practices, procedures and policies to meet customer needs and compliance requirements.
Basic knowledge and experience using electronic procurement and financial systems as well as MS Office Suite.
Ability to accurately interpret procurement regulations using discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility and ability to work independently.

Additional Considerations

Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification by the State's Department of General Services/Division of Purchases and Supplies.
Coursework in procurement, accounting and/or business
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.

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.

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; veter