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Procurement Specialist - Revenue - Insurance Commission - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
Revenue - Insurance Commission
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$37,536 - $65,020
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves buying goods and services for a state insurance agency, managing contracts and inventory, and ensuring everything follows state rules to get the best deals.
It supports the agency's operations by handling purchases like computer equipment and cell phones, while tracking assets and advising staff on buying processes.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with experience in procurement who can handle sensitive information and work well with teams.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of state and federal procurement regulations, laws, and procedures
- Familiarity with the wvOASIS financial system for asset tracking and submissions
- Excellent oral communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to interpret purchasing rules, evaluate bids/RFPs/RFQs, and develop product specifications
- Experience managing contracts, including renewals and cell phone agreements
- Proficiency in inventory reviews, surplus property management, and P-Card reconciliation
- Valid driver's license, minimal travel willingness, and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Full Job Description
***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***
Division: Administrative Services
Office Location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302
The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- The selected candidate will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the agency, which includes, but is not limited to: complex purchases related to computer hardware/software as well as contractual issues.
- Will interpret purchasing rules related to purchases and contracts.
- Track fixed assets and submit new assets in the wvOASIS system in addition to evaluating the bid/proposal process to determine the lowest price/cost for the agency.
- Conduct inventory reviews with the Inventory Coordinator and will assist with surplus properties.
- Will handle the agency cell phone contract and will track other contracts for communication and renewal purposes.
- Will be responsible for providing guidance and advice to agency purchases and the Executive team on the purchasing and procurement procedures, procurement of goods and services, and will develop specifications for products.
- Evaluate company response to RFPs and RFQs and will work closely with the Information Technology unit on new computer equipment specifications.
- Will work closely with the Procurement Specialist, Senior on contracts and contract renewals, will hold an agency purchasing card (P-Card), and will be required to reconcile all purchases monthly.
- Other duties as assigned.
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be beneficial to the selected candidate:
- This position requires excellent oral communication skills and attention to detail.
- The selected candidate must have the ability to work with highly sensitive information and will be required to maintain confidentiality.
- This position requires knowledge of regulations, state and federal laws, processes and procedures pertaining to procurement and purchasing, and must have knowledge of the wvOASIS financial system.
- Attendance is required to adequately perform essential duties.
- Minimal travel and a valid driver’s license is required.
Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.
ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.
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Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a broad range of purchasing of commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in the operation of a private industry or governmental unit. Purchasing experience must be for direct use of the industry or governmental unit, not for retail sales.
OR
Substitution: A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for 15 semester hours of education not to exceed two (2) years.
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
Additional Information
Come join our team!
We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner offers a great benefit package that includes:
- Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
- Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual
- Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs
- Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you
- Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan
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