Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a Contracting & Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, bid processes, and contract administration. The role requires collaboration with leadership and vendors to ensure compliance with state laws and agency policies.

Responsibilities include developing specifications, evaluating bids, and training internal staff on ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years procurement experience, or 5 years in procurement.
• Experience with competitive bidding and contract management preferred.
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and OMES procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle including requisition review, sourcing, solicitation development, evaluation, and award.
• Support competitive bidding processes (RFQ, ITB, RFP) per statutes and policy.
• Interpret Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and related rules with leadership.
• Train staff on procurement processes and Oracle Fusion system usage.
• Develop vendor relationships and improve procurement efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public/finance

CPO II certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

PeopleSoft

Job description

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority in Oklahoma City, OK, seeks a Contracting & Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, bid processes, and contract administration. The role requires collaboration with leadership and vendors to ensure compliance with state laws and agency policies.

Responsibilities include developing specifications, evaluating bids, and training internal staff on ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion.