Purchasing Manager

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Health insurance options

Retirement plans with employer matches

PTO and paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead procurement and requisition functions, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines and efficient service delivery.

The role supervises professional staff, develops contracts, coordinates acquisition activities, and aligns vendor relations with agency objectives.

Qualifications

• Procurement and requisition leadership
• Policy compliance and governance
• Contract development and evaluation
• Staff supervision and performance management
• Vendor relations and negotiation
• Knowledge of federal/state procurement rules

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises procurement staff and activities.
• Coordinates acquisition efforts, contract specs, and program evaluation.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and agency policies.
• Interprets and communicates procurement rules to staff and external entities.
• Represents the agency in public and private sector meetings on purchases and contracts.
• Develops controls to ensure accountability and efficiency across units.

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Agency: 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Supervisory Organization: Deputy Director - Director of Finance - Fiscal Administration

Full time

Regular

Compensation: $95,700/year

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Annual Benefit Allowance: The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Savings Plans:
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
• Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):
• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Job Description

Position Title: Purchasing Manager

Department: Fiscal Administration

Division: 9

Reports to: Fiscal Administration Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction of an agency procurement and requisition function in the acquisition of goods and services used to support agency operations. This will include developing and implementing agency policies and procedures, directing staff functions, and insuring compliance with applicable laws and rules concerning the procurement of goods and services.

Typical Functions

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; directs and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities.
• Directs and coordinates acquisition activities for the agency; develops contract specifications, program evaluation, and problem resolutions.
• Provides direction to staff involved in planning and coordinating acquisition services; supervises staff; establishes performance standards and evaluates work performed.
• Researches and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and policies; provides interpretation of policy and procedures to staff and outside entities.
• Develops and enforces agency policies to ensure compliance consistent with various federal and state requirements.
• Acts as liaison to the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management & Enterprise Services.
• Participates in top level management meetings concerning policies and procedures; recommends changes in agency wide standards and specifications.
• Represents the agency at public and private sector meetings to explain the functions, procedures and legal guidelines concerning state purchases and contracts.
• Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of service; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assi