Agency Procurement Specialist Senior

Location: Richmond

Title:

Agency Procurement Specialist Senior

State Role

Title:

Purchas Agnts, Excpt Wholesle, Retl, and Farm Prod

Hiring Range: $81,370- $85,500

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Virginia Department of Health

Location:

Dept of Health

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

This position serves as a mission‑critical resource within the agency's procurement

operations, providing expert guidance, oversight, and strategic support to ensure

all purchasing activities comply with the Code of Virginia and Department of

General Services (DGS), Division of Purchases and Supply (DPS) regulations. The

role plays a key part in strengthening operational efficiency and safeguarding the

agency's compliance posture.

The incumbent independently delivers high‑level technical consulting, training,

and procurement support to programs, offices, and health districts statewide. This

includes providing direction on procurement best practices, interpreting

procurement policies, and recommending process improvements to enhance the

effectiveness of agency operations.

In this role, the employee manages and executes a full range of procurement

activities, including Quick Quotes, Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and Requests for

Proposals (RFPs). The position develops, negotiates, and awards contracts for

complex goods and services, ensuring the agency receives best‑value solutions

while maintaining transparency and competitive integrity.

The position also champions the use of eVA, promotes electronic commerce, and

advances SWaM (Small, Women‑owned, and Minority‑owned Business)

participation in partnership with the Department of Small Business and Supplier

Diversity. The role further ensures oversight of the Small Purchase Charge Card

Program, contract compliance, and quality assurance reviews, supporting strong

internal controls and reliable procurement outcomes.

Overall, this position is essential to maintaining compliant, efficient, and

high‑quality procurement operations that directly support the agency's mission

and statewide service delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

* Working knowledge of Commonwealth of VA procurement policies and APSPM procedures

* Familiarity with Federal procurement laws for purchase of goods and services in compliance with state, federal, and grant awards

* Experience analyzing data and managing programs, communicating effectively, both orally and in writing and in training sessions

* Considerable experience in public or private procurement

* Considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite

* Experience with the Small Purchase Charge Card program and the eVA Security Officer role

Additional Considerations

Experience, including course work, in purchasing and/or materials management

or business administration or equivalent work experience in procurement and/or

materials Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Professional Public Buyer

(CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing

Manager (CPM)

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

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