Procurement Specialist 1

Are you looking for a position that utilizes your procurement and analytical skills, while working in a rewarding public service job with advancement opportunities? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively recruiting for two Procurement Specialist 1 positions. With us, you will have the chance to plan, develop, and coordinate the review, analysis, and application of contract and grant documents involving multi-million dollar amounts that service thousands of individuals throughout the Commonwealth. If this sounds like a good fit for you, this is your chance to make an impact by becoming part of our amazing team today!

In this role, you will analyze procurement needs and advise program and facility personnel in the development, implementation, and evaluation of procurement contracts. Your knowledge and experience are essential for helping our departments get what they need to provide a variety of necessary and vital services, while ensuring compliance with regulations, legislation, and sound business fiscal practices regarding the management and execution of contracts. Your work will involve meeting with program or facility staff to understand each team's unique needs, evaluate vendor proposals, and write specifications, as well as conducting in-depth analyses of contractual and fiscal content, and researching sourcing strategies. You will also have the opportunity to recommend and participate in the development and implementation of new process improvements to elevate quality and timeliness standards and provide advancement opportunities for yourself and our team as a whole by assisting in the development of training materials and training department staff on procurement procedures. Apply now and take your career to the next level with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and work in the office at least two days per week. Each week, you will be required to report to work physically in the office on Tuesday and one additional day. During your first week of employment, you will be required to report physically to the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience performing technical purchasing or contract management work; and a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.