Purchasing Director

Job title:

Purchasing Director

Company

Virginia Government

Job description

ProcurementSearch by job title, location, department, category, etc.Search Jobs Near MePurchasing Director

• 5035895

• Danville, Virginia, United States

• Southern VA Mental Health Inst

• Procurement

• Full-Time (Salaried)

• Closing at: Jan 13 2025 at 10:00 EST

• Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Title: Purchasing DirectorState Role Title: 19152Hiring Range: Commensurate with relevant years of experiencePay Band: 5Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Southern Va Mental Health InstAgency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/svmhi/Recruitment Type: General Public – GJob DutiesThe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental services support individuals by promoting recovery, self-determination, and wellness in all aspects of life. DBHDS operates 12 facilities: 8 behavioral health facilities for adults, a training center, a psychiatric facility for children and adolescents, a medical center, and a center for behavioral rehabilitation. State facilities provide highly structured, intensive services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual disability, or need substance use disorder services. DBHDS is committed to a life of possibilities for all Virginians. This position will work at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, a 72-bed Joint Commission accredited State Mental Health Facility, located in Danville, VA.This dynamic opsition assumes responsibility for the cost-effective and timely procurement of adequate, high-quality goods and services for Southern Virginia Mental Health Insitute. This position acts as the facility’s contract officer, purchasing director, Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) program administrator, fixed assets coordinator, SWaM Champion, surplus property officer, and project manager as assigned. This position will have frequent contact with internal and external clients. This position supervises the warehouse related to receiving, storage and distribution of goods as well as the warehouse staff.This position requires:
Excellent organizational and clerical sills.
Proficiency using standard office software programs including Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, and Outlook and the internet as well as willingness to learn and navigate the Virginia Procurement Policies and procedures.Minimum QualificationsExtensive experience in warehouse and/or storeroom inventory control functions and practices.
Work experience in procurement and/or purchasing duties.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and vocabulary.
Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license is required for this position and must remain active throughout employment.This position requires one of the following, which must be maintained throughout employment:
*Certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), or
*Certification as a Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) with the ability to attain certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) within 12 months from hire date, or
*Ability to attain certification as a Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) within 6 months from hire date and ability to attain certification as a Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) within 18 months of hire date (upon successful certification of the VCA).Additional ConsiderationsExperience in the public procurement of goods and services.
Experience with the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).
A background and training in business.
Supervisory storeroom, warehouse, or Meteriel Management experience.Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (434) 773-4208 for assistance.DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.SVMHI uses Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment.SVMHI is a smoke and vape-free facility in all buildings and outside facility grounds.Contact InformationName: Human ResourcesPhone: 434-421-3060Email: svmhihr@dbhds.virginia.govIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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Danville, VA

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:49:36 GMT

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