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West Virginia

Procurement Associate

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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.

$60,663 / year median in West Virginia

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

This position is a full-performance procurement position in the Business Management Section of the General Services Division. Under general supervision and in an environment where priorities are ever-changing, this position performs advanced-level purchasing of a wide variety of goods and services, ranging from small dollar purchases to multi-million dollar design and construction contracts that require great attention to detail and knowledge of AIA documentation. This role is responsible for overseeing the competitive bid process, reviewing and awarding purchase orders, ensuring compliance with state purchasing laws. Daily responsibilities include ensuring requisitions are accurate and compliant, researching potential vendors, preparing the appropriate documents, scheduling pre-bid meetings and bid openings. Also responsible for tracking and monitoring Agency and Central purchase orders. Reviews requisitions while working directly with GSD requestors to prepare complex specifications for needed goods and services while ensuring we follow procedures for competitive bidding. Will be responsible for resolving any purchasing issues for internal staff as well as assisting vendors. This position is also charged with having a P-card, monthly reconciliation and meeting imposed deadlines. The work this position is responsible for requires specialized knowledge of state purchasing laws, strong analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with differing personalities and experience levels. Preference will be given for having previous experience working in wvOASIS performing procurement functions. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online .
Training:
High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND Experience:
Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience which included purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory.
OR Substitution:
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.