VIB Procurement Buyer - #BVI00041

Title: VIB Procurement Buyer - #BVI00041

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: Starting minimum salary low$50,000s up to high $50,000s

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Join VIB in strengthening employment opportunities for Virginians who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind by serving as a key procurement professional supporting our self‑funded, mission‑driven operations.

Job Duties:

“In accordance with the Commonwealth Telework Policy, telework is limited based on agency business needs.”

The mission of the Virginia Industries for the Blind (VIB) is to employ and develop Virginians who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind by providing meaningful employment through the manufacture and delivery of quality products and services. Achieving this mission requires VIB to operate similarly to a traditional business—maintaining efficient production, service, and retail operations while implementing strong financial controls—to fulfill its self‑funded obligation and operate without the use of General Funds.

We are seeking a Procurement Officer. The employee will be cross‑trained to process all assigned purchases in accordance with Commonwealth Purchasing Regulations and VIB State‑side Procurement Procedures, as well as federal procurement procedures for assigned federal requisitions. Responsibilities include obtaining all required approvals for procurements exceeding the $15,000 delegated spend authority, providing procurement guidance to end users, and assisting staff in maintaining and troubleshooting procurement systems such as eVA, CounterPoint, and Odoo (VIB’s primary ERP system).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• General procurement and contracting 
• Securing quotes 
• Communication, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving 
• Consulting with the supervisor on sensitive vendor or end‑user issues as they arise 
• Staff support 
• Filing 
• Providing support and backup to the VIB Procurement Officer for solicitations, including UIFB, IFB, sole‑source actions, and related processes

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of state procurement laws, including but not limited to the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM).

Skills:

• Demonstrated skill in using automated procurement systems, e commerce platforms, and inventory management tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated telephone and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with automated purchasing software, MS Word, Excel, and database management.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to process purchase requisitions into purchase orders in accordance with established policies and procedures supporting base supply operations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret specifications and complete purchase orders in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume environment. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and internal end users.
  
  

Additional Considerations:

• Training in business or another related field.
• Completion of VCA, VCO, CPPB, or other equivalent procurement certification.
• Experience using eVA or similar procurement systems.
• Knowledge and/or experience with VIB procurement processes

Special Instructions:

• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as required by Va. Code § 2.2 3114.

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

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Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

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.