Richmond Public Schools
Procurement Officer I/II/III*
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Position:
Procurement Officer I/II/III*
Grade Level/Terms of Employment:
Grade 118, 120, 123/260 days (12 months)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Location:
2325 Maury Street, Richmond, VA
Immediate Supervisor:
Manager, Procurement
General Description:
The Procurement Officer is responsible for division-wide procurement functions within Richmond Public Schools including review and approval of purchase orders, soliciting unsealed and sealed bids and proposals, issuing quick quotes, resolving vendor issues, and aiding and guidance on specification development. While performing both routine and technical/complex solicitations, the Procurement Officer also provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and interprets requests for proposals, invitations for bids, contracts, and procurement documentation
Provides exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Successfully completes routine and complex procurements and related administrative tasks in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines
Uses knowledge of sources and suppliers beyond the metro Richmond area to meet complex requirements and to increase competition
Works with vendors across the state to increase minority participation in RPS procurement opportunities
Systematically compiles data and provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve service levels
Participates in or leads training sessions to enhance general public, stakeholder, or peer knowledge of procurement processes and policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, contract management, or a related field such as business, accounting, finance, or social sciences preferred
At least five years of progressively complex experience in school procurement such as facilities, IT, food services, curriculum, and construction procurement; a combination of experience and education may be substituted
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of government procurement and related procurement law as it relates to school systems; experience in other areas of procurement preferred
Professional certification in Procurement/Purchasing such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, and/or VCA, VCO, and VCCO preferred
Process-oriented with attention to detail possessing excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable in technology and procurement software as well as typical business software (e.g. eVA, Bonfire, Google, and/or Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Bilingual/Fluency in Spanish preferred
*Procurement I, II, or III may be hired commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at:
www.rvaschools.net.
Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.
Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
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Procurement Officer I/II/III*
Grade Level/Terms of Employment:
Grade 118, 120, 123/260 days (12 months)
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Location:
2325 Maury Street, Richmond, VA
Immediate Supervisor:
Manager, Procurement
General Description:
The Procurement Officer is responsible for division-wide procurement functions within Richmond Public Schools including review and approval of purchase orders, soliciting unsealed and sealed bids and proposals, issuing quick quotes, resolving vendor issues, and aiding and guidance on specification development. While performing both routine and technical/complex solicitations, the Procurement Officer also provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops and interprets requests for proposals, invitations for bids, contracts, and procurement documentation
Provides exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Successfully completes routine and complex procurements and related administrative tasks in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines
Uses knowledge of sources and suppliers beyond the metro Richmond area to meet complex requirements and to increase competition
Works with vendors across the state to increase minority participation in RPS procurement opportunities
Systematically compiles data and provides detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis to improve service levels
Participates in or leads training sessions to enhance general public, stakeholder, or peer knowledge of procurement processes and policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, contract management, or a related field such as business, accounting, finance, or social sciences preferred
At least five years of progressively complex experience in school procurement such as facilities, IT, food services, curriculum, and construction procurement; a combination of experience and education may be substituted
Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of government procurement and related procurement law as it relates to school systems; experience in other areas of procurement preferred
Professional certification in Procurement/Purchasing such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, and/or VCA, VCO, and VCCO preferred
Process-oriented with attention to detail possessing excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledgeable in technology and procurement software as well as typical business software (e.g. eVA, Bonfire, Google, and/or Microsoft Office Suite)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Bilingual/Fluency in Spanish preferred
*Procurement I, II, or III may be hired commensurate with experience.
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application. Please access the website at:
www.rvaschools.net.
Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, transcript, and license if applicable.
Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.
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