Public Sector Procurement Lead

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the agency’s procurement and requisition functions. This role directs staff, develops contract specifications, and ensures compliance with state laws, supporting operations across the department in Oklahoma City.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and four years of professional purchasing experience, or a bachelor’s degree with five years in purchasing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and four years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree in business administration with five years in purchasing.
• Four years in purchasing, acquisition or supply management.
• Experience with vendor lists, invitations to bid, and evaluating bids.
• Ability to lead an agency procurement function and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises professional staff in procurement activities.
• Develops contract specifications, program evaluation and bid processes.
• Ensures compliance with state purchasing laws and regulations.
• Liaises with Central Purchasing Division and stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Job description

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the agency’s procurement and requisition functions. This role directs staff, develops contract specifications, and ensures compliance with state laws, supporting operations across the department in Oklahoma City.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and four years of professional purchasing experience, or a bachelor’s degree with five years in purchasing.