Procurement Specialist

THE POSITION

Procurement Specialist 2 – Emergency Management Agency. You will manage purchases that support emergency response, develop, review, and coordinate contracts for statewide programs, and help ensure reliable services across the Commonwealth.

• Maintain an understanding of SRM functions and ensure accurate use of Commonwealth purchasing programs.
• Initiate supply and service purchases, follow up with vendors, and resolve concerns.
• Prepare RFP, RFQ, and IFB documents and review results to identify the best procurement approach.
• Evaluate bids, awards, and purchase orders for completeness and provide guidance to staff and partners.
• Work with program managers and county staff to support purchasing needs and provide subject‑matter expertise.
• Offer advice on procurement rules, emergency purchase requests, and cost‑control opportunities.

• Free on‑site parking.
• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• During emergencies or training exercises you may be required to travel, work up to 12‑hour shifts, and work outside normal hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework:
  Eligible candidates may work from home part‑time after a successful training period, provided they have a secure high‑speed Internet connection and an approved Pennsylvania location. Telework may change at any time.
• Salary:
  Starting annual salary of $59,345 (before taxes).

• One year of experience as a Procurement Specialist 1 (Commonwealth or equivalent federal title), or
• One year of professional experience performing 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.

• Meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, consult the Residency Guidelines.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a 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.