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Procurement Officer II

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VAFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Norfolk, VA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Virginia Association Of State College And University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) Certification Within Two Years Of HireCertified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certification By National Institute Of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Within Two Years Of Hire

Job overview

Old Dominion University is hiring a Procurement Officer II. The Procurement Officer II conducts procurement activities for a wide variety of commodities using various methods, including competitive negotiations and formal sealed bidding. This role develops and maintains sources of supply, promotes business opportunities, and provides procurement consultation to ensure compliance with Commonwealth procurement laws and University policy. The officer also implements strategies for vendor, product, cost, contract, commodity, and spend analysis to support contract development and management goals.

Key focus areas include Conduct procurement activities for a wide variety of commodities and through various procurement methods, Conduct competitive negotiations and formal sealed bidding processes for the procurement of goods and services, and Develop and maintain sources of supply and promote opportunities for all businesses to participate in the University’s procurement activities.

Successful candidates bring Virginia Association Of State College And University Purchasing Professionals Certification and Certified Professional Public Buyer Certification. Important skills include Microcomputer Software Programs, Procurement Policies, Processes And Procedures, General Business Practices Relating To Procurement, Technical Writing Techniques, Draft Detailed Specifications, and Draft Contracts. Preferred (not required): Word Processing, Database, Spreadsheet Software, and Business Practices Concerning Procurement And Reporting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microcomputer Software ProgramsProcurement Policies, Processes and ProceduresGeneral Business Practices Relating to ProcurementTechnical Writing TechniquesDraft Detailed SpecificationsDraft ContractsDraft ReportsDraft LettersOral CommunicationCommunicationCustomer ServicesOrganizationTime ManagementFollow Instruction With Little SupervisionWork in a Fast-Paced, Multitask EnvironmentUse ComputersStandard Business SoftwareProficient KeyboardingApply Policies and GuidelinesUnderstand Procurement LawInterpret Procurement LawInterpret PoliciesInterpret ProcessesInterpret Technical MaterialsWord ProcessingDatabaseSpreadsheet SoftwareBusiness Practices Concerning Procurement and ReportingCommonwealth Procurement Laws, Practices and Procedures in a Governmental Procurement EnvironmenteVAElectronic Procurement SystemBannerInformation Management SystemEvaluate Detailed Information and DataAnalyze Complex SituationsMake RecommendationsConduct Spend AnalysisFormulate Complex ReportsAssemble Complex DocumentsMaintain Exceptional Customer Service

Qualifications

Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) Certification Within Two Years of HireCertified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certification by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Within Two Years of HireConsiderable Experience in a Position Requiring the Application of Excellent Customer Service and Communication SkillsWorking Experience Involving Analysis, Contract and Report Development and Review, and a Variety of Procurements of Goods and ServicesSome Experience Working in ProcurementComplete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest Upon HireCriminal History CheckBachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, or Related Field or Equivalent ExperienceTraining in eVATraining in ERP ToolsTraining in Procurement Systems

Full job description

Position Information

Role Title Procurement Officer II

Role Code 19152

Pay Band 05

Posting Details

Working Title Procurement Officer II

Position Number 50294A

Department EVHSC PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Location Norfolk, VA

Type of Position Classified

Type of Job Full Time

EEO Category B Professionals

Job Description

Conduct procurement activities for a wide variety of commodities and through various procurement methods. Conducts competitive negotiations and formal sealed bidding processes for the procurement of goods and services. Develops and maintains sources of supply and promotes opportunities for all businesses to participate in the University’s procurement activities . Provides procurement consultation to University customers and agencies to ensure their acquisition needs are met while maintaining compliance with Commonwealth procurement laws and University policy.

Conduct procurement of goods and services while adhering to Commonwealth legislation specific to procurement statutes for Institutions having achieved Level II delegated authority. Implements strategies as directed for vendor, product, cost, contract, commodity and spend analysis to support contract development and subsequent contract management goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with campus departments to ensure the acquisition of needed goods/services are conducted in a timely, efficient manner.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of microcomputer software programs and systems.

Considerable knowledge of procurement policies, processes and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of general business practices relating to procurement.

Basic knowledge of technical writing techniques and ability to draft detailed specifications, contracts, reports, and letters.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent customer services skills, organization and time management skills.

Demonstrated ability to follow instruction with little supervision and in a fast-paced, multitask environment.

Demonstrated ability to use computers and standard business software, proficient keyboarding skills.

Ability to apply policies and guidelines by understanding and interpreting procurement law, policies, processes and technical materials.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Virginia Association of State College and University Purchasing Professionals ( VASCUPP ) Certification within two years of hire.

Certified Professional Public Buyer ( CPPB ) certification by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing ( NIGP ) within two years of hire.

Education or training

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience. Training in eVA, ERP tools, and procurement systems preferred.

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience in a position requiring the application of excellent customer service and communication skills.

Working experience involving analysis, contract and report development and review, and a variety of procurements of goods and services.

Some experience working in procurement.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Extensive knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Considerable knowledge of business practices concerning procurement and reporting.

Working knowledge of Commonwealth procurement laws, practices and procedures in a governmental procurement environment.

Working knowledge of eVA and experience working in eVA or electronica procurement system.

Working knowledge of Banner or equivalent information management system.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate detailed information and data and ability to analyze complex situations and make recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to conduct spend analysis and make recommendations.

Ability to formulate and assemble complex reports and documents.

Some experience working as a procurement officer in higher education.

Some experience working in state or local government and/or experience working in a higher education procurement environment.

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional customer service

Conditions of Employment

Business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm.

This position is required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interest upon hire in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number S03259

Job Open To General Public

Open Date 03/30/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please submit a resume.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page https://www.odu.edu/

Department Home Page https://www.odu.edu/procurement

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Are you a former federal employee who was terminated from a position of employment with the federal government on or after January 1, 2025, due to a reduction in the federal budget or initiatives put in place by the federal Department of Government Efficiency?
  • Yes - If yes, please upload a copy of your Standard Form (SF-50)

  • No

    • Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa?
  • Yes

  • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume

Optional Documents

  • Yellow Layoff Form

  • Blue Layoff Card

  • AHP Letter

  • Standard Form 50 (SF-50)

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