IT Procurement Officer II

Title: Procurement Officer II

Position: # 00274

Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Salary: $ 70,100-$91,200

Exemption Status: Exempt

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

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The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is currently seeking applicants for the IT Procurement Officer II role. The Procurement Officer II develops and administers IT contractual service agreements and ensures compliance with contractual requirements; analyzes requisitions and procures requested goods and services using the most efficient method of procurement; will prepare written solicitations; evaluates responses and makes awards; negotiate with vendors and ensures timely procurement processing.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Analyzes assigned requisitions of various goods and services (including hardware/software), procures same in compliance with the Authorities policies and procedures using all methods of procurement.
• Develops recommendations to management when exceptions to policy are necessary.
• Investigate, resolve and report non-routine or complex procurement Pre-Procurement Project Planning and initiation including market research and serve as the single point of contact between vendors and agency stakeholders.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the best value for the Commonwealth.
• Develops and maintains various types of contractual agreements/term contracts for professional and non-professional services, and goods in compliance with the Authorities policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance to management as needed. Assists employees in the proper procurement process. Provides frequent updates of procurement status.
• Provide thorough information and recommendations to all appropriate stakeholders concerning product and service availability, sources of supply, known vendor performance, pricing, available cooperative contracts, and alternatives.
• Analyze, develop and recommend training priorities for the division with an initial focus on negotiations.
• Answer end user questions related to division processes and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in procurement/ strategic sourcing of goods and services
• Knowledge of procurement principles and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to lead/manage projects and processes that involve cross divisional, internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, negotiate with vendors, and advise division personnel in procurement activities.
• Demonstrated skills in developing, issuing, and evaluating solicitations for goods and services.
• Knowledge of automated purchasing processes including electronic requisitioning, purchase orders etc.
• Demonstrated skills in technical and non-technical writing of requirements and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Two-plus years in IT Procurement
• Experience and knowledge of the practices and procedures for purchasing, as well as strategic sourcing principles and practices.
• Working experience with the Commonwealth’s e-Procurement system eVA preferred.

The selected candidate must complete a statement of Personal Economic Interest as a condition of employment (VA Code 2.2-3114).

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays
• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. 

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. 

Virginia ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

Virginia ABC is a military-friendly employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800-552-5019.