West Virginia
Procurement Specialist - Revenue - Insurance Commission - Kanawha Co.
West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Overview
Division: Administrative Services | Office Location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 The Administrative Services - Procurement division of the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) acts as a liaison between OIC staff and various other state agencies, manages surplus property and inventory, and provides support services for the agency. Responsibilities
Procurement of goods and services for the agency, including complex purchases related to computer hardware/software and contractual issues. Interpret purchasing rules related to purchases and contracts. Track fixed assets and submit new assets in the wvOASIS system, evaluate the bid/proposal process to determine the lowest price/cost for the agency. Conduct inventory reviews with the Inventory Coordinator and assist with surplus properties. Handle the agency cell phone contract and track other contracts for communication and renewal purposes. Provide guidance and advice to agency purchases and the Executive team on purchasing and procurement procedures, procurement of goods and services, and develop specifications for products. Evaluate company response to RFPs and RFQs and work closely with the Information Technology unit on new computer equipment specifications. Work closely with the Procurement Specialist, Senior on contracts and contract renewals, hold an agency purchasing card (P-Card), and reconcile all purchases monthly. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Excellent oral communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of regulations, state and federal laws, processes and procedures pertaining to procurement and purchasing, and knowledge of the wvOASIS financial system. Attendance is required to adequately perform essential duties. Minimal travel and a valid driver’s license is required. Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience as described may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education. Two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in purchasing commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in a private industry or governmental unit. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for 15 semester hours of education not to exceed two (2) years. Benefits
Holidays – Minimum of 12 paid holidays. Leave Accrual – Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual. Medical Insurance – Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits. Life Insurance – Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost. Retirement – Mandatory retirement plan with employee and employer contributions, and an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan.
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Division: Administrative Services | Office Location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 The Administrative Services - Procurement division of the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) acts as a liaison between OIC staff and various other state agencies, manages surplus property and inventory, and provides support services for the agency. Responsibilities
Procurement of goods and services for the agency, including complex purchases related to computer hardware/software and contractual issues. Interpret purchasing rules related to purchases and contracts. Track fixed assets and submit new assets in the wvOASIS system, evaluate the bid/proposal process to determine the lowest price/cost for the agency. Conduct inventory reviews with the Inventory Coordinator and assist with surplus properties. Handle the agency cell phone contract and track other contracts for communication and renewal purposes. Provide guidance and advice to agency purchases and the Executive team on purchasing and procurement procedures, procurement of goods and services, and develop specifications for products. Evaluate company response to RFPs and RFQs and work closely with the Information Technology unit on new computer equipment specifications. Work closely with the Procurement Specialist, Senior on contracts and contract renewals, hold an agency purchasing card (P-Card), and reconcile all purchases monthly. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Excellent oral communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to work with highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of regulations, state and federal laws, processes and procedures pertaining to procurement and purchasing, and knowledge of the wvOASIS financial system. Attendance is required to adequately perform essential duties. Minimal travel and a valid driver’s license is required. Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience as described may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education. Two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in purchasing commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in a private industry or governmental unit. Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for 15 semester hours of education not to exceed two (2) years. Benefits
Holidays – Minimum of 12 paid holidays. Leave Accrual – Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual. Medical Insurance – Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits. Life Insurance – Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost. Retirement – Mandatory retirement plan with employee and employer contributions, and an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan.
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