Purchasing Manager

Job Posting Title Purchasing Manager Agency 345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Supervisory Organization Deputy Director - Director of Finance - Fiscal Administration 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 $95,700/year Why You’ll Love Working Here: Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way. Annual Benefit Allowance: The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits. Comprehensive Insurance Plans: The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan : available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015. Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%. Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above. OPERS Defined Benefit Plan : available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS. Annual & Sick Leave (PTO): 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service. 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service. 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service. 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service. Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year Longevity Pay: Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems. Job Description Position Title: Purchasing Manager Department: Fiscal Administration Division: 9 Reports to: Fiscal Administration Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Location: 200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Note: Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family. Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction of an agency procurement and requisition function in the acquisition of goods and services used to support agency operations. This will include developing and implementing agency policies and procedures, directing staff functions, and insuring compliance with applicable laws and rules concerning the procurement of goods and services. Typical Functions The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following: Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; directs and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities. Directs and coordinates acquisition activities for the agency; develops contract specifications, program evaluation, and problem resolutions. Provides direction to staff involved in planning and coordinating acquisition services; supervises staff; establishes performance standards and evaluates work performed. Researches and interprets applicable federal and state laws, regulations, rules, and policies; provides interpretation of policy and procedures to st…

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