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Commodity Specialist
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of General Services
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$59,345 - $90,211
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 19, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing the buying process for goods and services for Pennsylvania state agencies, from planning purchases to handling contracts and working with suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly and saves money.
A good fit would be someone with experience in procurement who enjoys solving problems, analyzing data, and collaborating with teams to meet organizational needs.
It's ideal for detail-oriented individuals who can communicate effectively and stay on top of compliance.
Key Requirements
- Two years of experience as a Purchasing Agent or equivalent
- One year of experience as a Purchasing Agent Supervisor or Procurement Specialist 1 or equivalent
- Five years of strategic procurement experience, including researching commodities and suppliers
- One year of strategic procurement experience plus a bachelor’s degree
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in procurement
- Ability to analyze data, identify cost savings, and manage contracts
- Strong communication and negotiation skills for working with agencies and suppliers
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated candidate who has what it takes to excel at strategic procurement!
In this Commodity Specialist position with the Department of General Services, Bureau of Procurement, you will administer procurement activities and collaborate with commodity teams to help Commonwealth agencies get the goods and services they need to provide exceptional value to all people in Pennsylvania.
If you are a power-house problem solver, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
In this role, you will administer all procurement activities from the development and implementation of the procurement strategy to the management of contracts and the supply base for assigned goods and services.
This includes collecting and analyzing commodity data, analyzing solicitation results versus baseline costs, identifying cost savings opportunities, and helping with sole source and no-substitute procurements.
Responsibilities involve developing and maintaining contracts, contract overviews, and various procurement documents.
You will also monitor and maintain communication with agencies and suppliers to keep operations in compliance with contracts, communicate supplier performance feedback, and ensure agency needs are met.
Our team will rely on you to participate in negotiations, assist in resolving contract disputes, and collaborate closely with commodity teams.
Share your skills, join our team, and help ensure Commonwealth agencies get the goods and services they need to succeed!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week, after successful completion of the initial training period as determined between employee and supervisor.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience as a Purchasing Agent (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of experience as a Purchasing Agent Supervisor or Procurement Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Five years of strategic procurement experience, which includes researching and evaluating commodities and suppliers; or
- One year of strategic procurement experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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