Procurement Specialist I/II

Actively Reviewing the Applications

State of Oklahoma

On-site

Posted 3 hours ago • Apply by June 8, 2026

Job Description

Job Posting Title

Procurement Specialist I/II

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

CP

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

Salary up to: $75,000.00 based on education and experience.

Job Description

As a Procurement Specialist I/II with OMES you will enjoy:

Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
Support the Central Purchasing team.
Salary up to: $75,000.00 based on education and experience.

Responsibilities

Develops solicitations for both IT and non-IT goods and services of new and existing statewide contracts for products and services consumed by State Agencies and political sub-divisions as well as agency-specific solicitations in accordance with Central Purchasing rules, statutes, policies, and procedures.
Verifies the validity of sole source purchases.
Issues purchase orders to vendors or other state agencies.
Negotiates with vendors on pricing for goods and services.
Documents savings associated with contracts.
Provides customer service to governmental entities and suppliers.
Records and resolves customer complaints and any performance issues associated with contracts.
Acts as primary liaison to agency, division, and suppliers.
Serves as lead contracting officer for approved multi-state contracting efforts.
Monitors portfolio for compliance with contract requirements.
Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure customer’s requirements are met.
Manages contracts, sourcing, and purchasing activities
Analyzes or assists in analyzing market conditions, evaluates proposals, conducts negotiations, and awards final contracts.
Collaborates with team that markets contracts to governmental organizations that are statutorily authorized to utilize contracts.
Evaluates responses to solicitations for compliance with specifications
Evaluates supplier’s performance and compliancy throughout the term of the contract.
Makes recommendations to management concerning products and services and available sources of supply.
Arbitrates disputes between suppliers and agencies and recommends termination of contracts when appropriate.
Act as primary lead on projects as directed by the State Purchasing Director.
Provide training to agencies and new employees on solicitations and procurement processes.
Other duties as assigned

Level I

This is the basic level where employees are primarily responsible for performing novice or entry-level work in the procurement process.

Education And Experience

Requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline and;
1-2 years of procurement related experience or;
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as State of Oklahoma Certified Procurement Officer Level 1 or must attain certification within 90 Days

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities include:

Knowledge of the Central Purchasing Act, State Use statutes, and Central Purchasing Administrative rules.
Knowledge of and the ability to apply procurement ethics.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
Ability to pay attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Problem solving skills.
Communication skills.
Technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Microsoft office skills.

Level II

This is the intermediate level where employees are primarily responsible for performing more advanced, independent work in the procurement process.

Education And Experience

Requirements include those identified in level I and:
An additional 2-3 years of professional experience in procurement, independently demonstrating proficiency in solicitations, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and the ability to prepare RFPs and RFQs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Include Those Identified In Level I And:

PeopleSoft Financials skills

Able to perform standard tasks like processing requisitions and RFP’s efficiently with minimal errors.
Produces high-quality work with consistent accuracy in data entry and reporting, adhering to standard operating procedures.

Ability to communicate with Suppliers and agencies

Communicates ideas clearly and efficiently, whether through email or during meetings, with minimal need for revisions.
Consistently delivers well-structured, professional communication, both written and spoken, with a clear understanding of audience need.

Advanced Microsoft Office Skills

Able to perform common functions like creating pivot tables, advanced formulas in Excel, or designing presentations quickly, typically meeting deadlines without needing extra time for revisions.
Produces polished documents and reports with a 95% accuracy rate, ensuring data is presented clearly and is free of errors. Consistently delivers well-designed presentations and structured spreadsheets.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Communicates ideas clearly and efficiently, whether through email or during meetings, with minimal need for revisions.
Consistently delivers well-structured, professional communication, both written and spoken, with a clear understanding of audience needs.

Leadership skills

Makes decisions and adapts to changing situations quickly, able to resolve team issues or make project adjustments within 48 hours; keeps projects moving smoothly without delays.
Consistently delivers thoughtful, well-structured feedback and direction, leading to improved team performance and cohesion. Focuses on both short-term and long-term goals, maintaining high team morale and engagement.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a large percentage of the workday done on a computer and telephone. Telework may be available.

Ability to occasionally lift paper and office supplies and to perform job duties on a computer and telephone for 6-8 hours per day is necessary.

Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
A minimum of three years of experience in a state government operations, procurement, supply chain or related field, combined with a minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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.

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