Buyer II

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Reviews requests submitted by management analysts for the procurement of Commodities in order to determine compliance with established procedures and in order to take appropriate action.
• Communicates and meets with Department staff to help define their procurement needs, to determine if funds are available to support the procurement and to determine which best value procurement approach will be used to meet their requirements.
• Provides technical assistance and advice to agency personnel, vendors, etc. in order to ensure compliance with established procedures.
• Processes MMARS, and COMMBUYS procurement transactions and commodities for the Central Mass Area.
• Evaluates requests for additional allotments and/or transfer of funds.
• Reviews of MMARS & COMMBUYS Document Catalogs to update and correct any outstanding issues.
• Provides technical assistance to the Department and vendor staff to ensure compliance with established reporting requirements
• Maintains records of all Departmental procurements both in the DMH electronic files and the Central Mass Area paper procurement files; ensures these records are kept according to OSD, CTR and Departmental rules and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
• Skilled in transaction processing and reference table navigation in both MMARS and CommBUYS applications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of governmental accounting, state budgetary procedures including terminology and state contracts for the procurement of goods and services as they relate to health and human services programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Familiarity with the Management Reporting System (MRS), as well as the programs and services delivered by DMH.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Offer 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 http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

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.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or paraprofessional experience in purchasing work, and (B) of which at least one year 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 the required experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: None

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

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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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

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.