Buyer Specialist

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

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

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

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/

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.