Procurement Specialist

Job TitleThe New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated individual to work independently on a purchasing team under the general direction of the Chief and immediate direction of the Assistant Chief or Administrative Supervisor in the Financial Services Office, Purchase and Property Unit.The selected candidate will utilize organizational sourcing strategies and Judiciary policies, effectively communicate with customers, vendors, other departments and entities. The selected candidate will also provide technical assistance to Judiciary purchasing staff statewide, negotiate the best value, maintain a database of vendors and current contracts, special projects, and resolve vendor issues. The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day ordering functions for commodities and services, analyze purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, document office procedures, conduct analysis of equipment usage and services. REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.Example of DutiesWrite and analyze bid specificationsEvaluate contracts and bid proposalsReview State contractsCoordinate the bid process for RFP's, RFQ's and RFI's; and make recommendations for waivers of advertisingInvestigate and resolving complex contract issuesWrite policies and proceduresPlan implementation and communication of projectsRelated duties as assignedNOTE: Experience with writing, evaluating, and overseeing multiple commodities in a fast-paced environment. Must be detail-oriented and able to negotiate a variety of commodities. MS Office applications, strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills would be helpful. Possession of a Professional certification such as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is beneficial. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience, one of which shall be in program development, program coordination, program analysis, program administration and/or administrative research. Experience in Purchasing is preferred. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. An associate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A master's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree from an approved American Bar Association law school may be substituted for two years of experience. Note: A master's degree or a law degree from an accredited college or university, may be used as a substitution, not both. Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See InformationDriver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need. HOW TO APPLY: The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice NeoGov applicant support at View phone number on click.appcast.io (toll free call) Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)BenefitsNew Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coveragePublic Employee's Retirement System pension programFederal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of serviceGenerous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidaysVoluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSaveNJBest 529 College Savings PlanMember Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans