Title: Senior Procurement Officer

State Role Title: Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: up to $50.00 per hour commensurate with experience

Agency: Indigent Defense Commission

Location: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 200

Agency Website: www.vadefenders.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC), a Commonwealth of Virginia Independent Agency, is dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Agency has 700 employees and 29 offices across the Commonwealth.

The VIDC is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to join the Finance team. The Procurement Officer will work in collaboration with the full-time Junior Procurement Officer in overseeing the solicitation, execution, and contract administration processes for both non-professional goods and services as well as professional services. This includes ensuring strict compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and all relevant state and agency policies and procedures. The primary objective is to effectively balance the considerations of quality, cost, complexity, and timeliness in the procurement of goods and services while maintaining strong relationships with management, vendors, and internal end users. This position will also assist with surplus property, related operations and other duties as needed. This is a hybrid position that will not exceed 20 hours per week. The Senior Procurement Officer reports to the Budget and Finance Director and is employed at-will.

Duties:
The ideal candidate for this hourly position will have a strong understanding of data processing techniques for purchase management within agency and Commonwealth systems, including eVA. A working knowledge of relevant procurement regulations such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), and the Commonwealth’s Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) program. Additionally, excellent customer service skills are required in order to assist internal and external agency customers with procurement related questions.

The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

The desired candidate must possess the knowledge and ability to work independently in managing contracts, programs, and/or processes with limited supervision. Sound knowledge of contract administration duties, functions, and procedures, demonstrated working knowledge of contract and procurement laws, and policies along with experience in contract development, implementation, compliance and/or administration, and contract negotiations are required. Strong attention to detail is critical for success in this position.

Additional Considerations

Education, experience, and training in Procurement or a related field is preferred.
Demonstrated skill in utilizing eVA the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement system will be considered

Special Instructions

Applications for this position require a cover letter and resume. Failure to submit both may disqualify you from further consideration.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

While creating an account through the state system will save your basic information (please remember your username and password), applications are NOT saved for future openings. We encourage you to apply to any and all of the positions you may be considering within the IDC.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. IDC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. IDC does not accept “see resume” as a response to any question. Information on the application is the primary source used for screening the position. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

Edits cannot be made to the application once you have received a confirmation number. Phone calls are not accepted regarding an inquiry into the status of an application. Please login to the RMS system for status updates.

Contact Information

Name: Ashley Washington

Phone: 804-662-7249

Email: recruiting@vadefenders.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.