Procurement & Supply Specialist

If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!

• Are you a self-starter with an interest in procurement for warehouse stock?
• Do you thrive in a team environment?
• Do you want a position with career growth opportunities?

About the Agency & Division:
The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

Property Management Division (PMD) serves three primary functions for the agency:
Facilities Management, Fleet Management, and Supply Management. The Property Management Division is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities management through the capital and operating budget process.

The main responsibilities of this position are to procure equipment for the Electronic Services Division (ESD) and the Supply Section Warehouse using the Inventory Purchase Account (IPA).

This position supports the Supply Section Mission and goals as the primary purchasing agent of special orders, items not available in the warehouse, including items on and off statewide contract, by following the guidelines outlined by the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), and WSP policy, procedures, and standards. This position will request quotes or bids as required.

• Generate purchase orders (PO) for IPA account and Electronic Services Division (ESD). Follow Department of Enterprise Services purchasing guidelines when processing PO's or Sole Source Contracts including the use of Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) when going out for bids on items not on contract. Order items on credit card when needed for all sections of the WSP and process orders online.
• Conduct research for new sources of supply.
• Maintain accounts and reconciliations of physical inventories using manual or automated systems (currently Azzier).
• Arrange for, conduct and/or direct tests and product sampling to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate and solve problems with customers and vendors on any orders/issue including receipt of incorrect items and discrepancies in the billing process or cycle.
• Implement the agency's procedures relative to supply functions; collect and evaluate supply and equipment usage data; project agency supply needs; determine optimum stock levels, maximum authorizations, standard unit pack, and re-order points.
• Upon completion perform data entry of billing information and file documents in a centralized system.
• Negotiate services, base agreements and contracts as directed.

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Two years as a Procurement and Supply Specialist 1 (Full time experience as a purchasing professional will substitute on a year for year basis).

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.