Contracts and Procurement Officer

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and 15 days of sc

Retirement Savings Plan with generous?

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Officer to execute acquisitions in compliance with state laws and department policies. The role involves reviewing requisitions, preparing bid specifications and contracts, and maintaining procurement files for diverse needs across the department.

Seeking candidates with three years of technical clerical work, with Level II/III requirements including contracting experience, and a possible

Qualifications

• Three years of technical clerical work (Level I).
• Three years of technical clerical work and two years of technical experience in contracting and/or procurement (Level II).
• Three years of technical clerical work, two years in contracting/procurement, and three years as a purchasing agent or buyer (Level III).
• P-Card knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute acquisitions in compliance with state laws and ODMHSAS policies.
• Review and process requisitions and prepare bid specifications and contracts.
• Maintain files and ensure procurement of materials, furniture, equipment, supplies, and services.

Skills

Technical clerical work

Contracting experience

Procurement

Tools

P-Card

Job description

Contracts and Procurement Officer

This incumbent is tasked with executing acquisitions in compliance with state laws and the policies of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Responsibilities may include reviewing and processing requisitions, making recommendations concerning purchases, preparing bid specifications and contracts, and maintaining files. This role involves the procurement of diverse materials, furniture, equipment, supplies, and services essential for the department's operations.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application Period: 09/09/26-09/23/26
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 2
• Annual Salary is LEVEL I $44,750,LEVEL II$51,250, LEVEL III$56,800
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level I:

• Three years of technical clerical work
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level II:

• Three years of technical clerical work and two years of technical experience in contracting and/or procurement
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the technical clerical work only.

Level III:

• Three years of technical clerical work and two years of technical experience in contracting and/or procurement and three years’ experience as a purchasing agent or buyer, one of which was in the employ of a government entity
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the technical clerical work only.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Current CPO Certification or able to obtain CPO Certification within the first two weeks of employment.
• P-Card knowledge.

Benefit Highlights:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system.The department's core missionis to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay.To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.