Chf Procurement Spec (Doa)

Position: CHF PROCUREMENT SPEC (DOA)
## CHF PROCUREMENT SPEC (DOA)
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William E Powers Office Building time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
May 11, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR102602#
** Department
* * Department of Administration#
** Division
* * Purchasing/Materials Management#
** Salary**$89,679.00 - $#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Chief Procurement Specialist (DOA) (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** This position will report to senior Information Technology, Goods and Services (ITGS) Team leadership within the Division of Purchases and support state agencies with a broad portfolio consisting of a wide variety of commodities and services, primarily complex Information Technology commodities.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong experience in Information Technology projects and related requirements, including competency in the full solicitation cycle, i.e. agency procurement planning, initiation and oversight of the solicitation process, management of the evaluation and recommendation process, review of procurement insurance and contractual requirements, contract negotiation, legal review process, contract award process, and assistance with agency contract management.

The position will require extensive knowledge of State of Rhode Island procurement business processes, Rhode Island General Laws, Rhode Island Code of Regulations, and General Conditions of Purchase, combined with the talent to unite that knowledge with competent advice and guidance for excellent customer service and to assist with high-level problem solving.

Must maintain confidentiality, be well-organized, independently manage and prioritize delegated tasks while collaborating with team members, meet deadlines, and adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Provide guidance to State agencies and others for complicated or emergency procurements within existing procurement/financial system environments. Initiate and complete special projects as assigned. Expected to work well in a collaborative team environment, with client agencies and vendors, and independently.

Must possess demonstrated proficiency with Information Technology and Information Technology Services including Microsoft/Adobe products and Office platform. Position will conduct primary duties and functions in the State ERP and eProcurement systems.

Must comply with Executive Order 21-19 Ethics and Integrity in Government and 220-RICR-30-00-3 Code of Ethics and Professional Behavior, applying the principals of both to all procurement activities conducted.
** Scheduled Workdays & Work Hours
**** SCHEDULED WORKDAYS:
Monday - Friday
**** SCHEDULED

HOURS:

8:30 am - 4:00 pm**#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR102602 CHF PROCUREMENT SPEC (DOA) (Open Date: 05/01/2026)#
** Pay Grade
** C00134 A#
** Classification
* * Chief Procurement Specialist (DOA)#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** Within the Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Purchases, to direct, coordinate and manage the activities of the procurement staff and/or perform high dollar and volume purchasing activities; to oversee the preparation and maintenance of standards and specifications; to oversee procurement work and contracting activities as well as analytical support functions relative to the State procurement system; as required, to be individually responsible for procurement for assigned classes of products and services;

to carry out procurement and contracting activities in accordance with rules, regulations, and the requirements of statute; and to do related work as required.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the general direction of the Administrators of Purchasing Systems or similar senior level staff with considerable latitude for independent judgment and determination; can approve purchase orders to a specified expenditure level without further review as established by Division policy.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Plan, supervise, direct and review the work of procurement staff of various levels; participates in and administers formal training; reviews junior Procurement Specialists’ cases; leads other staff and/or teams on a project basis.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** Within the Department of Administration (DOA), Division of Purchases, to direct, coordinate and manage the activities of the procurement staff and/or perform high dollar and volume purchasing activities; to oversee the preparation and maintenance of standards and specifications; to oversee procurement work and contracting activities as well as analytical support functions relative to the State procurement system; as required, to be individually responsible for procurement for assigned classes of products and services;

to carry out procurement and contracting activities in accordance with rules, regulations, and the requirements of statute; and to do related work as required.
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