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Maryland School for the Deaf · 1 week ago

Procurement Officer I (Frederick, MD)

positionFrederick, MD
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level
date1+ years exp

Maryland School for the Deaf is seeking a Procurement Officer I to oversee procurement services and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves planning, coordinating, and administering the procurement office's duties while maintaining a customer-focused orientation in service delivery.

EducationHigher EducationLanguage LearningNon ProfitPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Oversees procurement services, including determining the best method of procurement in compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) guidelines, keeping the best interest of the school in mind
Supervises the operation of supply warehouse, which includes but is not limited to directing the receipt, storage and issue of supplies and materials according to established guidelines and ensuring adequate inventory supplies are maintained
Prepare and supervise the preparation of bid solicitations, purchase orders, contract, and other procurement documents to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations
Service as agency MBE liaison
Maintains a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, staff, and other external customers
Serve as an operational and technical resource in the communications and resolution of procurement issues; negotiate successful resolutions to problems or concerns educate customers (internal and external) about the process

Qualification

Contract managementProcurement laws knowledgeNegotiation skillsCertified Procurement ProfessionalAmerican Sign LanguageCustomer-focused orientation

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
One year of experience in contract management or procurement involving duties such as: soliciting, evaluating, negotiating and awarding contracts and ensuring compliance with governmental procurement laws, regulations and conditions
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland
Employees in this classification who have not done so already must obtain certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services within one year of appointment

Preferred

Experience with soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts
Knowledge of governmental procurement laws and regulations
Certification as a Procurement Professional from the Maryland Department of General Services
Willingness to learn American Sign Language

Company

Maryland School for the Deaf

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MSD is a school that provides free public education to deaf and hard-of-hearing local residents, from birth to age 21.
dateFounded in 1987
location
Frederick, Maryland, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.msd.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.75M
Key Investors
National Park Service
2023-07-28Grant· $0.75M

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