What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist III position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach Finance Department delivers comprehensive financial and business services and protects the City's resources in a high-quality, cost-effective and innovative environment that inspires trust and supports our community for a lifetime. We are seeking a dynamic team-player for a Procurement Specialist III role.
Apply to be part of our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live!
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule. This position requires the ability to perform the duties below, as well as those outlined in the official job description (see link below):
Research, interpret, update and apply existing procurement laws, policies, and procedures to ensure procurement methods utilized by the City are in accordance with City, state and federal laws; instruct internal and external personnel on laws, policies, procedures and critical issues pertaining to each procurement to ensure that applicable guidelines are followed; and analyze internal and external environments for non-compliance with procurement laws, policies, and external environment that could affect the City to ensure that the City is responsive to changes in the procurement process.
Coordinate competitive negotiation strategies with all parties involved to facilitate the procurement of complex purchases. Revise solicitation documents as necessary to conform with City and state requirements; and solicit proposals and/or bids and plans.
Organize and direct pre-proposal conferences, evaluation committees, and negotiation teams to provide clarification and to expedite the procurement process. Review or draft award documents to notify vendors of successful bids. Evaluate and respond to questions, complaints, protests, and disputes in an effort to minimize conflicts resulting from the procurement process.
Interview prospective offerers and bidders to update existing knowledge of market conditions; and assist City departments by providing market information needed for tactical and strategic planning. Assist purchasing staff in securing complex purchases when required.
Coordinate team projects and supervise staff as required.
Accurately analyze, evaluate, and assess the variables surrounding requests for highly sensitive and technical procurement;
Clearly and concisely communicate with public, co-workers, and all levels of City personnel the technicalities associated with the procurement process;
Effectively coordinate projects to meet applicable deadlines.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.
Salary : $63,743 - $98,802
