Entry-Level Procurement Specialist

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, is seeking an entry-level Procurement Specialist I to support the acquisition of goods and services through routine purchasing and contract-related tasks.

You will process requisitions and purchase orders, assist with solicitations, and coordinate with Accounts Payable to support procure-to-pay processes, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or four years of procurement experience.
• Certification as State of Oklahoma CPO Level I or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Experience with requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and solicitations.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes and manages the state purchase card per rules.
• Prepares requisitions, purchase orders, change orders.
• Handles daily procurement needs and supports procure-to-pay processes.
• Administers annual contract renewals and fiscal year updates.
• Maintains organized records and agency files.
• Supports Finance teams to ensure consistent service.
• Maintains certifications and completes required training.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Procure-to-pay processes

Policy compliance

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

CPO Level I Certification

Job description

State of Oklahoma, Office of Management and Enterprise Services, is seeking an entry-level Procurement Specialist I to support the acquisition of goods and services through routine purchasing and contract-related tasks.

You will process requisitions and purchase orders, assist with solicitations, and coordinate with Accounts Payable to support procure-to-pay processes, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and timelines.