Job description
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Finance is recruiting for a Procurement Specialist I within their Purchasing division.
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Manage a high volume, fast paced demanding procurement process for a broad array of goods and services, including complex technology software requirements, municipal automotive fleet equipment, aviation equipment, marine equipment, public safety equipment and services, equipment maintenance and repair contracts, internet based surplus equipment auctions and other highly complex technical municipal government equipment and services.
- Accurately analyze, evaluate, and assess the variables surrounding requests for these highly sensitive and technical procurements
- Accurately select, implement and manage the most effective and efficient procurement method
- Independently manage the competitive solicitation process from technical development through contract award
- Effectively instruct, train and direct all parties involved with the procurement; ensure compliance with all procurement laws, policies, and procedures
- Accurately review and/or draft all necessary documentation
- Clearly and concisely communicate with public, vendors, co-workers, and all levels of City personnel regarding technicalities associated with the procurement process
- Accurately present and defend decisions associated with actions taken
- Effectively coordinate projects to meet applicable deadlines
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Procurement_Specialist_I_01952.pdf
Working Conditions:
There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities such as government purchasing, and associated with such positions as buyer or junior buyer.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Cover Letter
Preferences:
Demonstrate knowledge to include federal statutes, Virginia Public Procurement Ordinance, thorough knowledge of business and contract law, knowledge of financial software tools like Oracle, and experience with information systems. Knowledge of and experience with modern office system computer technologies.
Experience with procurement software as well as drafting solicitation contracts, related documents, and contract negotiations. Experience in analyzing, selecting and implementing proper procurement decisions. Experience developing specifications.
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
- You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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