JOB
Are you interested in helping guide important purchasing work that keeps the Department of Education moving forward? The Bureau of Management Services is searching for a Procurement Specialist 2 interested in using their technical skills to provide essential program support across the agency. This position gives you the opportunity to manage contracts, interpret purchasing rules, and advise program staff on the best path forward. Make your career aspirations a reality with us!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this role, you will be supporting the Department of Education by managing complex procurement tasks and helping staff follow state and federal purchasing rules. Work involves reviewing contracts, guiding program offices, and improving procurement procedures. As a Procurement Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties: Procurement Oversight: Review, process, and approve complex purchasing documents to ensure compliance with laws and policiesPolicy Guidance: Interpret procurement rules and provide direction to staff preparing contracts and related documentsDocument Review: Examine RFPs, IFBs, agreements, and amendments to verify accuracy and proper proceduresProcess Improvement: Analyze purchasing procedures and recommend updates to improve efficiency and effectivenessContract Coordination: Support program staff in developing specifications, evaluating proposals, and selecting appropriate procurement methodsTechnical Assistance: Provide expertise in SAP and SRM systems and help resolve issues related to contract processingInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office on Thursday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.
