Procurement Specialist 4

Full Job Description

Are you committed to procurement excellence, effective risk management, and continuous process improvement?

If so, consider joining the Department of General Services as a Procurement Specialist 4 in the Bureau of Procurement.

This position is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement efforts, from pre-solicitation planning through contract approval, ensuring compliance with Bureau of Procurement policies and best practices, and delivering effective, timely procurement solutions aligned with the organizational information technology (IT) needs.

Lead the charge in strategic IT procurement where your confident, independent decisions drive our mission critical projects forward!

Requirements

As a Procurement Specialist 4, you will be responsible for managing projects beginning with the Notice of Forthcoming Procurement through contract creation and approval.

Work involves identifying and coordinating with subject matter experts to ensure comprehensive input across technical, fiscal, legal, and business domains, as well as collecting and analyzing information to understand customers’ business needs and technical environments to draft competitive procurement documents.

You will also have the opportunity to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to lead procurement projects through the development of the statement of work; development and analysis of business, technical, and functional solution requirements; and provide expert advice that aligns with OA IT policies and best practices.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Researching assigned projects and utilizing procurement best practices to gain an understanding of procurement needs and available solutions in the market
• Facilitating and leading the project team through the development of the solicitation package and the procurement process
• Developing and managing project timelines and administering tasks to prevent gaps in service
• Facilitating and leading information gathering sessions with business and technical resources for IT Procurements to develop and refine business, technical, functional, and non-functional solution requirements

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.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week upon successful completion of the required in-office training period.

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Procurement Specialist 3 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional experience performing contract management work; and a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or a related field; 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).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.