Procurement Officer I

Job Description – Procurement Officer I

Job Title: Procurement Officer I
Assignment duration: 3 months
Ideal Start Date: December 10, 2025
Pay Rate: $ $25.00

Temp's work hours: 7am – 3:30pm
Lunch period: 30 minutes between the hours of 11:30am and 1pm

Dress Code: Business Casual
Assignment location: 600 E. Main St., Richmond Main Street Center Building)
Parking Accommodations:
Will temp be required to drive as part of their job duties:
No

Is background check required?
Yes

Checks required: Virginia State Police Fingerprint Background Check

Equipment: laptop
Computer software: Smartsheet, eVA, MS Office
Interview Mode: virtual

2. Knowledge, Skills, Education, and/or Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of the procurement of goods and services, contract and procurement law, contract development and contract administration.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures contained in the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), to include eVA and SWaM policies and procedures, VITA BuyIT Manual; or other procurement policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply purchasing policies, rules, regulations, principles and practices.
• Ability to prepare various types of solicitations.
• Relevant experience with procuring supplies, equipment and services while complying with complex procurement policies and regulations; and developing and maintaining various term contracts, including those for professional and non-professional services.
• Detailed oriented, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and process multiple complex tasks and assignments with rigid deadlines, while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with various levels of agency personnel.
• Advanced skill in the use of computers and software applications for e-mail, databases, word processing, spreadsheets and automated e-procurement; and effectively utilizing various applications to develop and maintain reports and analysis documents.
• Ability to work in an automated and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct contract negotiations.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and derive logical conclusions

Additional Considerations:

• Knowledge and experience with the Commonwealth of Virginia Agency Procurement and Surplus Manual (APSPM)
• Knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA)
• Possession of a public sector procurement certification, VCA, VCO, CPPB, CPP or CPPO
• Experience working with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA)
• Experience in communications, training, relationship development and change management.

Special Assignments:

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the governor.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required for Entry into Position:

• A College degree in related fields or a combination of education, experience, and training.
• Current or recent experience with purchasing processes and contract management practices.
• Certification as a CPPO, CPPB or VCO (or the ability to obtain such certification within one year).
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and SmartSheets.

3. Mandatory Skills/Certification(s)
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4. Desired Skills
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5. Duties / Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

To carry out procurement functions for a variety of purchases for goods and services. Provide guidance to internal clients on state procurement regulations and purchasing methods. Determine appropriate method of procurement based on agency need and competitive process requirements. Investigate problems related to procurement, policy interpretation, contract administration and vendor performance. Assist with agency-wide reviews for procurement compliance to ensure all policies and procedures are followed.

Organizational Objectives

• Agency Mission: Serving the public by acting ethically and efficiently in our administration of Virginia's tax laws.
• Agency Vision: To be the nation's leading tax administration agency through a customer-first focus and a culture based on accountability, collaboration, and trust.
• Agency Strategies: Strengthen our workforce; Improve stakeholder experience; Optimize and reengineer technology.
• Unit Purpose: To provide procurement services for the Agency.

6. Detailed Responsibilities

40% – Procurement of Goods and Services (Essential)

• Execute competitive solicitations up to $100K and establish contracts and purchase orders.
• Collaborate with peers and management on procurement activities…

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20% – Assistance to Internal Clients

10% – Charge Card Compliance

30% – IT Maintenance & Contract Monitoring

Important Notice

As per the client requirement, candidate should be local to the Richmond area as the work will be on site (in person) and someone who is knowledgeable in State procurement regulations (APSPM, VPPA, BuyIT manual). Ideally, the successful candidate will also have experience with eVA.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person