Procurement Buyer – Public Sector (Remote Friendly)

State of Minnesota; Rosemount (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota through Dakota County Technical College seeks a Buyer 1 to handle purchasing, procurement, and contract processing for Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College. The role covers items from stock to moderately specialized products and services, with responsibility for the purchasing card program and policy adherence.

Under limited supervision, you will ensure proper administration of state and college purchasing procedures, using strong attention to

Qualifications

• Two years of experience providing purchasing, procurement, fiscal, or administrative support in a public-sector, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience using an accounting, financial, or procurement system to enter, track, and reconcile transactions and related records.
• Ability to follow and apply established purchasing policies, procedures, and applicable state or organizational rules and regulations.
• Ability to prepare, review, and maintain standard purchasing, contract, or financial documents and reports with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency using office technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and related software to perform job duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and staff; provide customer service; and work cooperatively with others to resolve routine issues

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement systems

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in related field

Job description

State of Minnesota through Dakota County Technical College seeks a Buyer 1 to handle purchasing, procurement, and contract processing for Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College. The role covers items from stock to moderately specialized products and services, with responsibility for the purchasing card program and policy adherence.

Under limited supervision, you will ensure proper administration of state and college purchasing procedures, using strong attention to