Job Posting Title Buyer Agency 800 OKLA. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Supervisory Organization Financial Services Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $45,940.86 - $52,044.49 Job Description To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references as a single document. Recruitment Announcement This position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Job Title: Buyer Job Code: F14C Department/Area: Financial Services FLSA Classification: Exempt Payband: 11 Summary Assists with the procurement function of the agency by procuring products and services under $25,000.00, issuing state contract releases and inter-agency orders in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Provide support services to the Financial Services Division. Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalency. Three years’ experience in accounting or finance. State of Oklahoma (CPO) certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Experience in MS Office or comparable software. Preferred: Experience in business related purchasing. Experience with PeopleSoft financial software. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide leadership and guidance for agency small dollar (under $25,000.00) and exempt purchasing by advising on procurement and procurement card processes. Provide a service to customers and co-workers by identifying and solving procurement problems as they occur. Review requisitions and change requests for validity and completeness and to determine best purchase/change order method and priority. Monitor pre-encumbrance report to identify pending requisitions. Obtain quotes, negotiate with vendors and create purchase orders in the state’s accounting system and make p-card purchases when appropriate. Manage the corresponding p-card responsibilities. Create voucher and travel payments in state’s accounting system. Monitor and audit procurement card activities by reviewing for compliance, funding accuracy and checking for appropriate documentation. Serve as agency travel coordinator, purchasing airfare as needed. Maintain up-to-date Certificates of Insurance files and CPO certification, and maintain knowledge of the Central Purchasing Act, Central Purchasing Rules, State P-Card Rules, Agency Purchasing and P-Card Procedures, Construction and Properties Procedures, Statewide Contracts, Statewide Accounting Manual, and Oklahoma Purchasing Manual. Salary and Benefits $45,940.86 - $52,044.49 The state provides a benefit allowance to help you pay for insurance premiums which include health, dental, life and disability insurance. The amount of your allowance, $10,434.24-$25,361.52, is determined based upon the dependents you choose to include in health coverage. State paid teacher’s retirement pension and flexible benefits plan. Vacation leave and 15 days sick leave and 11 paid holidays. Employee assistance program and flex-time work schedule options. Total salary and benefits package valued at $60,640.98 - $82,254.86. Management Responsibility No management responsibility. Communication Skills Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports and legal documents as necessary. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, customers, and the general public. Communicate technical concepts and thoughts to management. Mathematical Skills Apply moderately complex mathematical equations as applicable. (For example: calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume, and applying concepts of basic algebra and geometry.) Reasoning Skills Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Licenses, Certificates, Registration State of Oklahoma (CPO) certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Physical Demands Ability to lift 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires close vision (clear vision at one foot or less), color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Position based in Stillwater, OK. Normal work environment. Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of background check. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.

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