Procurement Specialist 1

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take the next step forward in your career? The Procurement Specialist 1, within the Bureau of Procurement (BOP) of the Department of General Services (DGS), plays a pivotal role in managing and executing procurement contracts for the department. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, creating requests for proposals, defining best value scoring criteria, negotiating costs, performance-based standards, and other contract terms. Procurement Specialists 1 are responsible for interpreting and implementing procurement policies and ensuring compliance through corrective actions as necessary. Make your career goals a reality with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As Procurement Specialist 1, you will develop and execute procurement contracts by creating sourcing strategies, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, ITQs, and best value scoring criteria. Work includes negotiating costs, performance-based standards, and other contract terms with vendors and suppliers. This position ensures compliance with procurement policies and regulations and recommends corrective actions as needed. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes, negotiate terms, and address procurement-related inquiries in addition to evaluating vendor performance and maintaining vendor databases. It will be essential to enforce adherence to federal, state, and local procurement regulations, policies, and procedures and maintain comprehensive and organized procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and bid documentation.

Additional duties to include:

• Evaluating supplier proposals and bids, conducting cost analyses and selecting appropriate suppliers
• Analyzing procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
• Generating reports and summaries related to procurement activities for management and auditing purposes
• Participating in training programs and workshops to enhance procurement skills and knowledge

If you possess excellent organizational and attention to detail skills, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team of procurement professionals!

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. Eligible for telework up to four days a week after initial training period as determined between employee and superior. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience performing technical purchasing or 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 have experience communicating written and verbally with internal teams, customers, or stakeholders in a professional manner.
• You must have experience using Microsoft Office Excel and Word to support administrative or operational tasks.
• You must have experience supporting processes governed by policies, procedures, or guidelines.
• You must have experience reviewing documents (such as contracts, forms, or other business materials) for accuracy, completeness, or compliance
• You must have experience organizing or assisting with meetings, trainings, or events.
• You must have experience managing multiple tasks or assignments independently.
• You must have experience addressing issues or discrepancies in a process.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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