Location: Holyoke,MA, USA
The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Buyer III. Our applicant will report to the Procurement and Contract Analyst and serve as a key member overseeing the overall purchasing of supplies and equipment for the Veterans Home. This individual will also lead the agency procurement team while ensuring compliance with all State-approved purchasing rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
* Works with agency department heads to determine the most cost-efficient products, services and par levels in order to meet the agency's needs.
* Reviews requests submitted by agency personnel with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the facility.
* Obtains information concerning materials, supplies and equipment by interviewing vendors, reviewing state contracts, writing bid specifications when necessary, and posting bids on the internet per state regulations.
* Prepares Requests for Response (RFR) for the purpose of obtaining bids for goods or services not already on a state contract.
* Prepares reports on procurement cost savings and attends meetings as required.
* Attends applicable state Procurement Management Team meetings at various locations throughout the Commonwealth to assure that the purchasing needs of the facility are met, while also ensuring that agency specific needs are reflected in appropriate statewide contracts.
* Works with vendors to correct shipping or other purchasing and/or contract discrepancies.
* Directly supervises Storekeepers in both the shipping and Receiving department, as well as the Central Supply Room (CSR) to ensure proper maintenance of inventory levels, proper ordering and delivery of products, and a safe and clean work area.
* Maintains agency inventory listing.
Schedule: This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position working from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please note: This is 24 hour/7 days a week long-term care facility and as a result, the Veterans Home at Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational need.
Required Qualifications:
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, bids, specifications, etc.
* Proficient in preparing general reports.
* Capable of working accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
* Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations.
* Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and written.
* Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
* Adaptable to changing situations in order to meet changing program/production requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Working knowledge of the state's COMMBUYS procurement system.
About the Veterans Home at Holyoke:
The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Veterans Home at Holyoke is staffed by approximately 350 administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect to our Veterans.
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Total Compensation:
As an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are offered a great career opportunity influencing a wide-spectrum of services to the diverse populations we serve - but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your overall compensation, including:
* 75% state paid medical insurance premium
* Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
* Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
* Low cost basic and optional life insurance
* Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension and a Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
* 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation and Personal Time
* Tuition benefit for employee and spouse at state colleges and universities
* Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
* Incentive-based Wellness Programs
* Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
* Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in purchasing work, and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree with a major in business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*
* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of two years of the required experience. Substitutions will be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.
Special Requirements: None.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.
Pre-Offer Process:
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A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.