State of Minnesota
Sourcing and Contract Administrator - Buyer 2, State Program Admin Sr, or Acquis
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Job DetailsWorking Title: Sourcing and Contract AdministratorJob Class: Buyer 2, State Program Administrator Senior, or Acquisition Management SpecialistAgency: Administration Dept
Job ID : 80043
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/17/2024
Closing Date : 10/07/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
Division/Unit : Multiple units
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range-Buyer 2:
$26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually
Salary Range-SPA Sr:
$27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually
Salary Range-AMS:
$32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Non-exempt (Buyer 2 and SPA Sr) or Exempt-Administrative (AMS)
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Job SummaryThe Office of State Procurement (OSP) - Acquisitions unit is seeking to fill a Sourcing and Contract Administrator position to provide leadership and service to government entities with respect to the acquisition of approximately 2 billion in goods and general services in a social and environmentally responsible fashion. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
With the direction of the supervisor, plan, develop, implement, and administrate phases of the acquisition process. This includes determining acquisition needs, conducting research, developing specifications, determining the most appropriate acquisition method, establishing and advertising acquisition documents, evaluating responses, participating in negotiations, and administering the acquisition throughout the term of the contract.
Provide quality customer service to government entities and other clients to ensure that needs are met and problems are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
Participate in activities that enhance the acquisition process by supporting agency management, team members, political subdivisions, and others through the provision of value-added procurement services.
Participate in activities, such as task forces and special project teams to enhance the internal operation of the Office of State Procurement and the Department.
Minimum QualificationsBuyer 2
Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, developing/evaluating specifications, and issuing purchase orders/contracts.
A sample of your purchasing work may be requested.
Word processing and spreadsheet experience sufficient to use efficiently in the acquisition process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating and editing documents, and communicating state procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Office).
State Program Admin Senior
Three (3) years of experience in procurement or a legal setting, which includes a significant amount of time working with contracts. A JD degree from an accredited school may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience as described.
Experience researching and developing specifications.
Word processing and spreadsheet experience sufficient to use efficiently in the acquisition process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating and editing documents, and communicating state procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Office).
Ability to effectively multitask.
Effective human relations skills.
Acquisition Mgmt Spec
Four (4) years of experience in procurement or a legal setting, which includes a significant amount of time working with contracts. A JD degree from an accredited school may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as described.
Skills sufficient to identify and appropriately resolve legal procurement issues.
Ability to read and interpret state statutes and policies.
Superior communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Skilled in the use of common PC tools, i.e., word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
Extensive experience with contract drafting and interpretation in a public sector or corporate setting.
A writing sample may be required immediately upon an interview.
Experience sufficient to appropriately and promptly interpret, apply, and communicate an organization's procurement laws, rules, policies, techniques, and procedures.
Effective human relations skills.
Additional RequirementsSuccessful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks prior to employment.
Application DetailsHow to ApplySelect “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
ContactIf you have questions about this position, contact Ly Her at ly.her@state.mn.us or 651-201-2434.
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Job ID : 80043
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/17/2024
Closing Date : 10/07/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
Division/Unit : Multiple units
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range-Buyer 2:
$26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually
Salary Range-SPA Sr:
$27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually
Salary Range-AMS:
$32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Non-exempt (Buyer 2 and SPA Sr) or Exempt-Administrative (AMS)
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Job SummaryThe Office of State Procurement (OSP) - Acquisitions unit is seeking to fill a Sourcing and Contract Administrator position to provide leadership and service to government entities with respect to the acquisition of approximately 2 billion in goods and general services in a social and environmentally responsible fashion. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
With the direction of the supervisor, plan, develop, implement, and administrate phases of the acquisition process. This includes determining acquisition needs, conducting research, developing specifications, determining the most appropriate acquisition method, establishing and advertising acquisition documents, evaluating responses, participating in negotiations, and administering the acquisition throughout the term of the contract.
Provide quality customer service to government entities and other clients to ensure that needs are met and problems are resolved in a timely and professional manner.
Participate in activities that enhance the acquisition process by supporting agency management, team members, political subdivisions, and others through the provision of value-added procurement services.
Participate in activities, such as task forces and special project teams to enhance the internal operation of the Office of State Procurement and the Department.
Minimum QualificationsBuyer 2
Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, developing/evaluating specifications, and issuing purchase orders/contracts.
A sample of your purchasing work may be requested.
Word processing and spreadsheet experience sufficient to use efficiently in the acquisition process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating and editing documents, and communicating state procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Office).
State Program Admin Senior
Three (3) years of experience in procurement or a legal setting, which includes a significant amount of time working with contracts. A JD degree from an accredited school may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience as described.
Experience researching and developing specifications.
Word processing and spreadsheet experience sufficient to use efficiently in the acquisition process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including creating and editing documents, and communicating state procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Strong computing skills in a PC environment (MS Office).
Ability to effectively multitask.
Effective human relations skills.
Acquisition Mgmt Spec
Four (4) years of experience in procurement or a legal setting, which includes a significant amount of time working with contracts. A JD degree from an accredited school may be substituted for two (2) years of experience as described.
Skills sufficient to identify and appropriately resolve legal procurement issues.
Ability to read and interpret state statutes and policies.
Superior communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to speak clearly and persuasively.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Skilled in the use of common PC tools, i.e., word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
Extensive experience with contract drafting and interpretation in a public sector or corporate setting.
A writing sample may be required immediately upon an interview.
Experience sufficient to appropriately and promptly interpret, apply, and communicate an organization's procurement laws, rules, policies, techniques, and procedures.
Effective human relations skills.
Additional RequirementsSuccessful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks prior to employment.
Application DetailsHow to ApplySelect “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
ContactIf you have questions about this position, contact Ly Her at ly.her@state.mn.us or 651-201-2434.
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