VIB Procurement Buyer BVI

VIB Procurement Buyer

Join VIB in strengthening employment opportunities for Virginians who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind by serving as a key procurement professional supporting our self-funded, mission-driven operations.

Job Duties:

• General procurement and contracting
• Securing quotes
• Communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
• Consulting with the supervisor on sensitive vendor or end-user issues as they arise
• Staff support
• Filing
• Providing support and backup to the VIB Procurement Officer for solicitations, including UIFB, IFB, sole-source actions, and related processes

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of state procurement laws, including but not limited to the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM).

Skills:

• Demonstrated skill in using automated procurement systems, e-commerce platforms, and inventory management tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated telephone and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with automated purchasing software, MS Word, Excel, and database management.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures supporting base supply operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret specifications and complete purchase orders in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and internal end users.

Additional Considerations:

• Training in business or another related field.
• Completion of VCA, VCO, CPPB, or other equivalent procurement certification.
• Experience using eVA or similar procurement systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with VIB procurement processes

Special Instructions:

• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as required by Va. Code § 2.2 3114.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitmentginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted.

Contact Information:

Name:
Human Resources

Email:
Recruitmentginia.gov