Procurement Specialist 1

THE POSITION

Are you ready to build your expertise and help strengthen purchasing operations as a Procurement Specialist 1 with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to support important services that impact communities across the state. You will work with staff, vendors, and partners to keep procurement activities running smoothly and responsibly. Join a team that values careful review, clear communication, and dependable public service.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on reviewing procurement needs, guiding staff through purchasing requirements, and helping develop strong, compliant contract documents. You will support careful analysis, clear communication, and reliable sourcing methods. As a Procurement Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Contract Development: Support drafting of bid invitations, quotes, and vendor evaluations based on best value criteria
• Procurement Guidance: Assist staff and vendors by explaining regulations, methods, and sourcing strategies
• Compliance Review: Analyze contractual and fiscal details to ensure alignment with laws, policies, and sound business practices
• Contract Analysis: Research procurement requests and recommend appropriate contracting approaches
• Evaluation Support: Facilitate scoring meetings, help develop criteria, and assist with best and final offer processes
• Technical Assistance: Provide guidance on procurement procedures and help develop training materials

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Paid parking is included with this position.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. Tuesdays are a mandatory in-office day. You will have the option to choose Mondays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays as your second in-office day. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience performing technical purchasing or contract management work; and a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, logistics, project, or operations management, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. 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