Buyer Trainee / 9-P11 - (Procurement Section)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Buyer Trainee to join the Procurement Section within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. This role involves managing procurement policies, maintaining contracts, and acting as a liaison for purchasing needs. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and exhibit strong analytical and communication skills. This position may offer a hybrid work schedule, providing flexibility between remote and in-person work.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• No specific experience required for Buyer 9.
• One year experience for Buyer 10; two years for Buyer P11.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Buyer of goods and services within Procurement.
• Maintains a contract portfolio of commodities and services.
• Ensures procurement policies are followed and manages the procurement process.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Buyer Trainee / 9-P11 - (Procurement Section)

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Job Description

This position functions as a Buyer of goods and services within the Finance Division (Procurement) for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Maintains a contract portfolio of commodities and services required for day-to-day operations of EGLE. Responsible for ensuring that proper procurement policies and procedures are being followed while achieving the best value for EGLE divisions. Serves as a liaison between the divisions and DTMB Central Procurement for all purchasing functions while managing the procurement process to best accomplish EGLE’s needs for commodities and services.

Job Description

This position functions as a Buyer of goods and services within the Finance Division (Procurement) for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Maintains a contract portfolio of commodities and services required for day-to-day operations of EGLE. Responsible for ensuring that proper procurement policies and procedures are being followed while achieving the best value for EGLE divisions. Serves as a liaison between the divisions and DTMB Central Procurement for all purchasing functions while managing the procurement process to best accomplish EGLE’s needs for commodities and services.

Position Description

The work location for this position is Constitution Hall in Lansing. However, the selected candidate maybe eligible for a hybrid work schedule (combination of remote and in-person) or a fully remote work schedule (with occasional travel to their official work location). Employees approved for schedules that include remote work must complete that work within Michigan. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Buyer 9

No specific type or amount required.

Buyer 10

One year of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer 9.

Buyer P11

Two years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer, including one year equivalent to a Buyer 10.

Additional Requirements And Information

ABOUT EGLE :

The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) mission is to protect Michigan's environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources.

At the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, we are passionate about protecting human health and Michigan’s land, water, and energy resources. We are equally passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful of all our employees and the public we serve. Our unique backgrounds and experiences make us better equipped to equitably deliver impactful environmental outcomes in the interest of all of Michigan’s residents.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcript to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.

For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, official transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

View The Entire Job Specification At

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/B/Buyer.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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• Seniority level

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