Procurement Officer

Nature and Variety of Work

Examples of Work

• Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate positions as defined in the Personnel Law.
• Prepares solicitations and works with users and County technical representatives to develop specifications for recurring, complex, or unique procurement actions for goods and services.
• Purchases the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Monitors and follows applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops and implements purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
• Represents agency in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
• Negotiates, renegotiates, and administers contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
• Provides training and guidance of lower-level buyers and advice and counsel to all buying groups
• Writes and reviews product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
• Formulates policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
• Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Administers online purchasing systems.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to policy and procedures.
• Researches the availability of state or county contracts that can satisfy an agency's requirement.
• Researches and evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
• Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Maintains and reviews computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
• Monitors shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Retailing and Distribution or related field.

• Three (3) years of experience in technical procurement work, including considerable experience with automated procurement processing systems.

• Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification or kindred equivalent certification from accredited institution/agency such as listed below:

  • Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

  • Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)

  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

  • Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)

  • Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C)

An equivalent combination of education and professional purchasing experience may be considered.

Certifications are required. There is no equivalency for certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer minimum of 5 years of direct procurement experience.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Job Location: 1801 McCormick Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, USA

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are also expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

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