Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Benefit Allowance

Comprehensive Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

OPERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Leave

Holidays

Longevity Payment

Thrive program

Job summary

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is seeking a Contracting and Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle in an in-office role in Oklahoma City, OK. You will review requisitions, develop sourcing strategies, evaluate bids, and administer contracts, while ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

Responsibilities include vendor management, developing specifications, using Oracle Fusion, and training staff on procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional procurement experience, or at least five years in purchasing/procurement.
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and OMES procurement procedures.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft, or similar) and strong negotiation/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the full procurement lifecycle from requisition review to contract award.
• Develop sourcing strategies and administer competitive bidding (RFQ, ITB, RFP) processes.
• Interpret the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and related administrative rules.
• Train staff on procurement processes and ERP usage to improve efficiency.
• Build strong vendor relationships and drive process improvements to reduce delays.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is seeking a Contracting and Procurement Specialist to manage the full procurement lifecycle in an in-office role in Oklahoma City, OK. You will review requisitions, develop sourcing strategies, evaluate bids, and administer contracts, while ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

Responsibilities include vendor management, developing specifications, using Oracle Fusion, and training staff on procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce