Procurement And Supply Support Specialist 3

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?

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.

The 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.

This position supports the Supply Section Mission and goals as the Procurement and Supply Specialist 3. All procurement staff in the Supply Section provide support to any bureau, division, section in the agency.

This position provides primary support to the following:

• Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau (Specifically the Crime Lab Division)
• Aviation
• Fire Protection Bureau

This position conducts higher level, and more complicated procurements that are required to be competitively bid, or sole source acquisitions, or emergency procurements.

This position acts as the primary contact and purchaser of commodities for the above listed Divisions/Units.

This position also purchases commodities for various other divisions/ sections as required.

This position serves as a backup for the Procurement and Supply Specialist 2’s (PSS2) assigned to the section.

This position will purchase commodities following guidelines outlined by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES), The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM), state laws and regulations defined in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC), as well as agency standards and policy.

• Review purchase request for agency compliance
• Identify procurement methodologies to maintain compliance with RCW's and DES procurement policies
• Originate and finalize varying types of procurements to include but not limited to complex procurements, competitive solicitations and sole source procurements
• Research new sources
• Communicate with customers and vendors to resolve problems

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years experience as a Procurement and Supply Specialist 2( full time experience as purchasing professional will substitute year for year)

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you’re not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically.

You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

• A healthy life/work balance.
• 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

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded.

Please contact Erica Henderson at  or via e-mail derson.gov.