Commodity Specialist

THE POSITION

We are seeking a motivated candidate who has what it takes to excel at strategic procurement! In this Commodity Specialist position with the Department of General Services, Bureau of Procurement, you will administer procurement activities and collaborate with commodity teams to help Commonwealth agencies get the goods and services they need to provide exceptional value to all people in Pennsylvania. If you are a power-house problem solver, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will administer all procurement activities from the development and implementation of the procurement strategy to the management of contracts and the supply base for assigned goods and services. This includes collecting and analyzing commodity data, analyzing solicitation results versus baseline costs, identifying cost savings opportunities, and helping with sole source and no-substitute procurements. Responsibilities involve developing and maintaining contracts, contract overviews, and various procurement documents.

You will also monitor and maintain communication with agencies and suppliers to keep operations in compliance with contracts, communicate supplier performance feedback, and ensure agency needs are met. Our team will rely on you to participate in negotiations, assist in resolving contract disputes, and collaborate closely with commodity teams. Share your skills, join our team, and help ensure Commonwealth agencies get the goods and services they need to succeed!

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, up to four days per week, after successful completion of the initial training period as determined between employee and supervisor. 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:

* Two years of experience as a Purchasing Agent (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

* One year of experience as a Purchasing Agent Supervisor or Procurement Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration); or

* Five years of strategic procurement experience, which includes researching and evaluating commodities and suppliers; or

* One year of strategic procurement experience and a bachelor's degree; or

* An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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.

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