Procurement Specialist 2

Do you have a strong analytical mindset and experience in the field of procurement? The Department of Revenue is excited to welcome a motivated Procurement Specialist 2 to serve as the supervisor for the Procurement Section and oversee the planning efforts and management of procurement functions throughout the department. Bring your innovation and organizational talents to our team and apply today!

As a Procurement Specialist 2, you will be responsible for supervising procurement activities within the Department of Revenue to include procurement of services, supplies, and equipment; the Contractor Responsibility program; and the administration of the Purchasing Card program. You will advise staff in determining appropriate purchasing methods and processes to achieve the best purchase value for the department while maintaining fair and non-discriminative contracting processes for all interested bidders. Within this role, it is essential to analyze and review procurement requests to ensure all purchases are made in accordance with current Commonwealth law, management directives, IT bulletins, administrative circulars, executive orders, and department policy. This position also allows you to employ your critical thinking abilities to evaluate improvement recommendations and develop plans and processes to implement such initiatives.

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 either 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a 60-minute lunch OR 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch, Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. Full-time telework status employees are required to work in-office once per month. 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.
• 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 as a Procurement Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional experience performing 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least one year of supervisory experience.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.