Procurement Specialist, PHIEA

Are you looking for meaningful work that supports healthcare programs? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority (PHIEA) as a Procurement Specialist where your hard work and dedication plays a key role in making a significant impact at one of the largest state-based marketplaces. If you have a knack for procurement and a passion for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of services and products, apply today to take advantage of this rewarding opportunity!

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for providing administrative and analytical support for contracting activities in your assigned program areas. This includes but is not limited to the processing of complex procurements including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), contract management work in SRM; and more. You will also have the opportunity to complete special projects as deemed necessary by the Director of Administration (DA).

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. 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.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $80,000.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four years of experience processing complex procurements including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), and contract management work in SRM; and
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience with Jaggaer.
• You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania and maintain residency for the entirety of your employment with the agency.
• 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 transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.