Procurement Specialist - Revenue - Insurance - Kanawha

Position: Procurement Specialist - Revenue - Insurance Commission - Kanawha Co.

Procurement Specialist - Revenue - Insurance Commission - Kanawha Co.

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• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.

Nature of Work

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

• The selected candidate will be responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the agency, including complex purchases related to computer hardware/software and contractual issues.
• Will interpret purchasing rules related to purchases and contracts.
• Track fixed assets and submit new assets in the wvOASIS system in addition to evaluating 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.
• Will handle the agency cell phone contract and track other contracts for communication and renewal purposes.
• Will be responsible for providing guidance and advice to agency purchases and the Executive team on the 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.
• Will 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.
• The selected candidate must work with highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of regulations, state and federal laws, processes and procedures pertaining to procurement and purchasing, and the wvOASIS financial system.
• Attendance is required to adequately perform essential duties.
• Minimal travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

OR Substitution:
Full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education.

AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in a broad range of purchasing of commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in the operation of a private industry or governmental unit. Purchasing experience must be for direct use of the…