Senior Purchaser & Buyer – Government Procurement

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota in Saint Paul seeks a Purchaser to lead procurement for the Department of Public Safety, focusing on obtaining goods and services through state contracts and solicitations. The role coordinates with divisions, reviews purchase orders, and ensures compliance with fiscal practices.

The position requires two years of purchasing experience, knowledge of government procurement, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing, procurement, or acquisition experience.
• Experience purchasing in governmental or business environments.
• Ability to write specifications for goods or services.
• Experience preparing and awarding solicitations for bids.
• Authority for Local Purchasing (ALP) at $25,000 or the ability to obtain within three months.
• Accounting and math skills to prepare orders and review invoicing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Customer service and human relations skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services through state contracts and solicitations.
• Serve as State Patrol's primary contact for 18 sections/districts and staff.
• Purchase equipment, supplies and services in accordance with policies and sound fiscal practices.
• Review and approve purchase orders and coordinate workload.
• Assist in training and providing guidance on procurement processes.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Government procurement

Writing specifications

Solicitations for bid

Local Purchasing Authority (ALP)

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Diverse communities outreach

Tools

SWIFT

CPRS

SharePoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

State of Minnesota in Saint Paul seeks a Purchaser to lead procurement for the Department of Public Safety, focusing on obtaining goods and services through state contracts and solicitations. The role coordinates with divisions, reviews purchase orders, and ensures compliance with fiscal practices.

The position requires two years of purchasing experience, knowledge of government procurement, and proficiency in MS Office.