BUYER SR

Title: BUYER SR

State Role Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Pay Band: 4 

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: 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 procurement policies and procedures.
· Knowledge of procurement principles/practices including methods of procurement, supplier diversity requirements, specification development, understanding and application of administration principles.
· Knowledge of Small Purchase Programs and procedures.
· Experience applying specialized concepts, practices, procedures and policies to meet compliance requirements.
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience using electronic procurement and any financial system.
· Experience interpreting procurement regulations using discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Vontrell Hodges

Phone: 804-461-7605

Email: Vontrell.Hodges@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.