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THE POSITION
The PA Liquor Control Board is seeking a highly motivated and specialized candidate with advanced technical purchasing experience for our Purchasing & Contracting Administration Division/Inventory /Equipment Section. This position is responsible for all phases of the procurement of non-merchandise supplies, equipment, and maintenance services to Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores, distribution centers and administrative offices of the PLCB located throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA). Ensures that all purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with the COPA Procurement Act, Management Directives, IT Bulletins, Administrative Circulars, Executive Orders and PLCB policies. Work is highly specialized, technical and time-sensitive in nature. This position offers a great office environment with a benefit package that includes health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick time, prescription, dental and vision plans.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will complete the preparation of Request for Quotes (RFQ) against Invitations to Qualify (ITQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), and Non-Merchandise Purchase Orders (PO) for supplies, equipment and services through the PLCB’s Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, the COPA SAP/SRM system. This includes research and preparation of detailed specifications, selection of bidders, scheduling and holding of bid openings, evaluates bids and makes awards. May also include receiving of bidder’s security checks, bonds, and insurance certificates, and preparing Blanket Purchase Agreements(BPA) and PO’s utilizing knowledge of COPA rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
You will evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes; recommends contract modifications; develops original and modifies existing specifications to minimize discrepancies and establish clear lines of responsibility.
You will determine contractor responsibility prior to preparing a contract or purchase order by accessing the Commonwealth’s Contractor Responsibility Program System (CRPS). You will resolve issues on contractor responsibility by referring the vendor to the appropriate agency for resolution. In addition, you will obtain a Commonwealth Contractor Clearance Certificate if the File indicates a tax delinquency. You will also inspect when necessary and conduct research to determine if materials received are in accordance with purchase order specifications.
Full-time employment
Work hours: 7:30am – 4:00pm; Monday – Friday; 1 hour lunch
You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
Qualifications:
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Three years of experience in purchasing work involving contact with vendors in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, or services; OR three years of experience in requisitioning, receiving, storing, distributing, and maintaining inventory of goods; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training. Post-high school education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for purchasing or stores experience to a maximum of two years.
Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Must be able to perform essential job functions.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION 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.
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