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21685 - Procurement Officer at Virginia… · Charlotte…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeCharlottesville, VA$59k–$96k/yr
Skills
eva procurement system
Job Description
To carry out procurement functions for a variety of purchases for goods and services. Establish and maintain various procurements using all purchasing methods. Determine appropriate method of competitive process. Investigate problems related to procurement, policy interpretation, contract administration and vendor performance. Assist with district-wide reviews for procurement compliance to ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
How you will contribute:
Contract Administration: Monitor contracts to ensure contract requirements are met and take action to correct deficiencies. Perform monthly price indices adjustments against FOB contracts. Investigate vendor and customer complaints, negotiate with vendors, resolve issues, and reach conclusions for default action or contract renewal.
Contracts and Small Purchasing Procurement Card: Maintain the Procurement's computerized database and monitor term contracts for locations. Notify Procurement Manager of impending expiration and renewal dates. Conduct monthly review of Small Purchase Charge Card Purchases for all cardholders. Issue cards, review and update limits, suspend and cancel cards and accounts.
Procurement of Goods and Services and Solicitations: Execute contracts and purchase orders. Advise and assist management in procurement activities. Initiate the procurement of state contract items and obtain quotes. Process solicitations for procurements. Process and create QQPOs, etc., using eVa. Post and distribute solicitations, as well as posting notice of or intent to award documents and timely filing of bid documents. Prepare bid packets and addenda for distribution.
Training and Compliance: Assist Procurement Manager with annual compliance reviews and training classes. Analyze feedback to improve training. Write compliance reports, provide sound recommendations, and research reasonable conclusions.
What will make you successful:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, department officials and the public.
Ability to gather data, analyze information, make recommendations and prepare reports.
Ability to obtain a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
Ability to plan and organize special projects.
Knowledge of Virginia's Public Purchasing law and procurement policies.
Knowledge of administrative and accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of contract development, administration and monitoring.
Skill in providing good customer service.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers.
Ability to establish, maintain effective working relationships with vendors, department officials and the public.
Ability to gather data, analyze information, make recommendations and prepare reports.
Ability to obtain a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
Ability to plan and organize special projects.
Experience applying administrative and accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of contract development, administration, and monitoring.
Knowledge of public purchasing law and procurement policies.
Skill in providing good customer service.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Additional Considerations:
A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field desired.
Current Virginia Contracting Officer Certification.
Experience in public purchasing or contract administration.
Knowledge and experience with Virginia public purchasing law and procurement policies.
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
How you will contribute:
What will make you successful:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
Qualifications
Company
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
- Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
- DMV Record Check
- Work History Verification
- References
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug screen