Procurement & Contracts Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES seeks a Contracting & Acquisitions Agent to support procurement, contracting, and acquisition activities for the agency. You will manage the lifecycle of procurements, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, review specifications, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules while coordinating with internal customers and external vendors.

Position is full time in Oklahoma City, with travel as required; certification as a Certified Procurement Officer may

Qualifications

• Three years of technical clerical work plus two years in procurement, purchasing, contracting, or acquisition.
• Equivalent education/experience mix allowed for clerical requirements.
• Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) certification may be required within eleven months.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurement lifecycle duties including planning, managing, and purchasing goods and services.
• Evaluates and negotiates contracts; prepares bids, awards, and purchase orders.
• Drafts specifications and reviews requisitions; ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Contracting

Negotiation

Vendor management

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES seeks a Contracting & Acquisitions Agent to support procurement, contracting, and acquisition activities for the agency. You will manage the lifecycle of procurements, evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, review specifications, and ensure compliance with state and federal rules while coordinating with internal customers and external vendors.

Position is full time in Oklahoma City, with travel as required; certification as a Certified Procurement Officer may