Procurement Specialist - Administration - Finance - Kanawha Co.

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The West Virginia Division of Finance is now hiring a Procurement Specialist in Charleston, WV. This is a great opportunity to work in a position that performs professional procurement activities for a variety of goods and services used in the operation of state agencies and institutions. The Procurement Specialist will: Be responsible for interpretation and application of related policies and procedures and may be required to monitor inventory and/or fixed assets. Review requisition specifications, administer the competitive bid process, review bids and award purchase orders to the appropriate responsible bidder. Provide advice and guidance in the procurement of goods and services through the interpretation and application of policies and procedures. Review purchase requests and determines if required merchandise is available through internal resources and/or agency or statewide contracts if bids must be solicited. Collects and secures bids, holds public bid openings, prepares bid tabulations if required, and reviews bids to determine the most code efficient to meet the requirements of the requisition. Checks requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and clarity. Corrects any ambiguities in purchase orders and adds needed information. Creates, prepares, and/or composes requisitions, correspondence, memoranda, and reports.Records order and requisition number and delivery data. Contacts agency purchasers and vendors to resolve problems related to incorrect or late deliveries, and/or problems with quality of goods or services purchased. Advises agency officials on purchasing procedures, changes in commodity specifications. Conducts market research which may include research and/or contacting vendors and suppliers, manufacturers and testing facilities to gain information on new products, sources of supply, changes in product specifications, price changes, and design and capabilities of commodities. May oversee annual physical inventory control. May serve as a lead worker through training, assigning, and reviewing the work of lower level positions as well as act as a resource to ensure accordance with agency standards and work procedures. May prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually reports or awards and bid amounts. May review and sign purchase orders. As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information may be completed which may include but is not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment, or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online. IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" of your form DD214 and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.Be sure to submit your resume or application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page.