Application Deadline: Friday, January 03, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Procurement Specialist: Coordinates the competitive procurement process in the City's Finance Department.
Examples of Duties
Ensures that the procurement process is competitive.
Reviews and analyzes requisitions and purchase orders.
Develops request for proposals and solicits bids. Assists departments in the evaluation of bids and the selection of vendors.
Coordinates and directs the proposal and pre-bid conferences.
Monitors and reviews maintenance agreements. Calls vendors for assistance as required.
Develops, updates, and maintains databases and files.
Addresses public and vendor inquiries.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
High School diploma and seven to ten years directly related experience or
Two years of college or Associate's Degree and two to less than five years directly related experience or
A Bachelor's Degree and less than two years directly related experience.
General knowledge of administrative practices, procedures, and equipment.
General knowledge of and experience with computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and demonstrated proficiency in working with Microsoft Excel.
Individual must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with frequent interruptions while remaining organized and accurate; be highly professional, and able to occasionally work evening hours.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Valid Virginia driver's license.
Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening and criminal background check.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is generally performed in an office environment. Typically, the employee may sit to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, stooping, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions. Use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are minimally required.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance - Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, & Blue Vision (3-in-1 Package).
Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
All full-time employees are enrolled into VRS when they being work and retirement contributions are made by both the City and the employee to receive a lifetime benefit at Retirement.
Basic Group Life Insurance & Optional Group Life Insurance Program.