PROCUREMENT OFFICER I - BUYER

Title: PROCUREMENT OFFICER I - BUYER

State Role Title: Purchas Agnts, Excpt Wholesle, Retl, and Farm Prod

Hiring Range: $49,534 - $56,964

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

*Must be a current State employee to qualify for this position*.

The Buyer position performs buying duties for stock and non-stock items in support of the facility’s mission to include nonprofessional services.

Successful candidate should possess:
Skilled in operation of desktop computer, typewriter, copier and calculator.
Ability to work with the public rendering excellent customer service and complete tasks in required timeframes.
Knowledge of VPPA, APSPM, SPCC, Conflict of Interest and electronic procurement systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid Driver's License is required.

Experience in purchasing policies, procedures and terminology (i.e. VPPA, APSPM, Conflict of Interest, EVA, SPCC, and SWaM).

Experience with automated ERP, procurement, and inventory systems is required.

Must be able to obtain a VCA within two years of employment date.

Additional Considerations

Experience with state and/or federal procurement processing.

Special Instructions

You 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.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

In 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 AHP Letter 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.

Advertised: 28 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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