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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Procurement Specialist 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4468110 THE POSITION Do you have experience strategically sourcing and procuring goods and services for a large organization? Are you searching for a remarkable and thrilling chance to utilize your purchasing expertise with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? If that is the case, a Procurement Specialist 1 position with the Pennsylvania State Police might be the perfect fit for you. If you possess dedication, a positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail, we strongly encourage you to apply and become a part of our team of procurement professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Procurement Specialist 1, your primary responsibility will be to oversee the Pennsylvania State Police's procurement of commodities. This includes bidding of commodities, purchase document preparation, specifications control and development, and commodities acceptance and delivery.
In this position, you will work with agency subject matter experts and personnel for the procurement of routine goods and services to administer procurement activities from the development and implementation of the procurement strategy to the management of the purchase order. You will also monitor the compliance of the supplier, including tracking supplier performance and gathering supplier performance feedback.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. 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 Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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 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.