Procurement Specialist (Hourly) Hybrid Work Schedule

Title: Procurement Specialist (Hourly) Hybrid Work Schedule

State Role Title: Procurement Specialist (Hourly) Hybrid Work Schedule

Hiring Range: $29.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location:Virginia Retirement System

Agency Website:www.varetire.org/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Retirement System is seeking a procurement professional to join the department of Finance as a hourly Procurement Specialist. In this position, the individual will work with the Procurement Manager administering the agency's procurement functions in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and other State procurement directives and initiatives.

The responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with facilitating and implementing procurement best practices.
• Reviewing and approving quotes and requisitions.
• Assisting end users with Microsoft D365 for ordering and approvals.
• Interpreting and applying procurement policy.
• Collaborating across the organization for the purchase of cost-effective, high-quality goods and services through timely procurements.
• Making recommendations on the best procurement approach to meet the agency's needs.
• Assisting with facility related procurement and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications required to be successful in this position:
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Three (3) years experience in public procurement of goods and services
• Proficiency in the eVA purchasing system
• Knowledge of sole source and quick quote procurements
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply procurement policy
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certification as VCA, VCO, CPP, or VCM through the Virginia Institute of Procurement
• Knowledge of negotiation skills used in procurement

Additional Considerations

None

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VRS has a hybrid work schedule (on-site Tuesday and Wednesday) and three days remote (Monday, Thursday, Friday).

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-775-3418

Email: careers@varetire.org

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.