The selected candidate will be responsible for procuring goods and services for the agency in the form of office supplies and equipment, in addition to professional services. The selected candidate will determine the purchasing path that needs to be taken for each purchase and if the goods or services to be purchased are available on the Statewide Contract, WVARF or Correction Industries. The selected candidate will be responsible for obtaining the proper approvals from other state entities for purchases through the Office of Technology, Attorney General’s Office, and BRIM. The selected candidate will make purchases that are not included in the statewide contract in which the estimated dollar amount is expected to range from $5,000.00 to $25,000.00. Responsible for conducting market research, obtaining vendors who can provide the needed commodity, and develop the appropriate and complete specifications for the commodity to be purchased (this specification will be subject to review by the department or division who is requesting the commodity approval). The selected candidate will be responsible for the publication of all Requests for Quotation and Requests for Proposal that the agency issues and will also be responsible for conducting the public bid openings for RFQ’s and the RFP’s. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is received from the vendors and will ensure that the vendors meet the minimum specifications. The selected candidate will also be responsible for receiving and evaluating the quotations and proposals from the vendor community and will award the contracts to the winning vendor as outlined in the RFQ or RFP; will also inform the winning vendor of the selection. Responsibilities will also include ensuring that the vendors are registered with the State Purchasing Division and the WV Secretary of State Office and will also be responsible for notifying the participating vendors the outcome of the solicitation. Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the selected vendor performs the duties as outlined in the RFQ or RFP and will act as a liaison between the agency cost center vendor and the Accounts Payable unit. Will ensure contracts with renewal provisions are renewed in a timely manner. Responsible for making purchases that are exempt in accordance with WV Code Chapter 5A – Article 3., which will include writing, reviewing specifications, receiving and evaluating bids that were received, and issuing the award document for solicitation. The selected candidate will be responsible for auditing all purchases to ensure the required steps were taken. Responsibilities also include delegating work to other members of the agency’s Purchasing Division, including P-Card purchases and the creation of award documents. Additionally, the selected candidate will review the work of other members of the agency’s Purchasing Division for accuracy and ensure conformity to the policies of the WV Purchasing Division and the agency. Other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified . If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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