Under their direct supervisor the Buyer Specialist performs transactional purchases for a wide variety of goods and services for the 23 VCCS colleges, the System Office and the Shared Services Center.

The position:

Receives demand signals and purchases goods and services up to the small purchase threshold Ensures that all purchases are performed accurately, timely and in accordance with applicable state laws & policies and VCCS policies Employs best business practices to continuously improve performance, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness

KSA's:

Ability to: execute simple to moderately complex purchases of supplies, equipment, and services proficiently use automated procurement systems (e-procurement) to review and process requisitions through to a purchase order and acknowledgment analyze quotes and bids and make appropriate purchasing decisions fully manage procurement process for assignments from the need through the purchase order, including order status and invoicing discrepancies exercise sound judgment, solve problems, and attend to detail in a fast pace, team oriented and customer service-oriented environment work effectively with a wide range of constituencies provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in a professional manner complete assignments following procedures & processes within the policies & laws express thoughts clearly both verbally and in writing maintain confidentiality use the computer hardware and software required, including proficiency in

MS Office Minimum Qualifications:

Multiple years of customer service or team-oriented work experience or a combination Minimal buying experience such as experience with purchasing, vendor management, inventory management, negotiations, market research, or project coordination Current Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire; see https://vip.dgs.virginia.gov/ for more information on VCA certification Additional considerations: Knowledge of governmental procurement principles and ability to follow procurement policy and standard operating procedures Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia & VCCS procurement policies (VPPA, APSPM, etc.) Knowledge of eVA (state procurement system) and AIS/PeopleSoft Professional procurement certification(s): Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified E-Procurement Professional (CEPP) or other nationally recognized procurement certifications Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). The AHP is established as part of a comprehensive strategy to increase employment of individuals with disabilities within state government, which offers a non-competitive path to state employment. For Frequently Asked Questions, please review the DHRM document here: alternative-hiring-process-faqs-for-applicants.pdf.(virginia.gov). Additional Information Hybrid telework available! Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/ The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $55,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Daleville, VA 24083