Contracting & Procurement Specialist

Job Posting Title Contracting & Procurement Specialist Agency 978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY Supervisory Organization Controller Administration–Neal A McCaleb Transportation Building 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 Job Description Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority? The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service. Position Overview This is a full-time, in-office position located in Oklahoma City, OK. The Contracting and Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting the full procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, sourcing, solicitation development, evaluation, contract award, and vendor management, while ensuring compliance with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act, administrative rules, agency policies, and established procurement procedures. This role collaborates with leadership, vendors, and internal stakeholders to develop specifications, scopes of work, and evaluation criteria; administer competitive bidding processes; leverage statewide and cooperative contracts; resolve contract and vendor performance issues; and provide training on procurement processes and systems such as Oracle Fusion. The position also focuses on building strong vendor relationships, improving procurement efficiency, identifying process gaps, and implementing continuous improvements to reduce delays and support organizational goals. Compensation This position pays $29.95 per hour ($62,300 annually). Primary Duties and Responsibilities Daily duties and support of the full procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, sourcing strategy, solicitation development, evaluation, and award. Assist in the competitive bidding processes (RFQ, ITB, RFP) in accordance with Oklahoma statutes and agency policy and thresholds. Work with leadership to interpret and apply the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and related administrative rules. Follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for procurement functions. Train staff and end-users on procurement processes and system usage (e.g., ERP systems like Oracle Fusion). Leverage statewide and cooperative contracts when appropriate to maximize efficiency. Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define scope of work, specifications, and evaluation criteria. Assist in the resolution of vendor performance issues, disputes, and contract discrepancies. Train and guide internal stakeholders on procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce rework. Identify process gaps and implement improvements to reduce delays in procurement cycles that could impact operations. Supports the agency P-card program, including cardholder applications, account maintenance, spending-limit changes, and card cancellation, subject to required approvals. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Minimum Qualifications Education and experience requirem…

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