Certified Procurement Officer

$50,000 - $58,000/Yr

Unclassified - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) at the Oklahoma Tax Commission is responsible for overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for the agency. This role involves managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with state regulations, and providing administrative support for contracting tasks. The CPO will work collaboratively with colleagues to streamline procurement processes and participate in training efforts to modernize operations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate procurement processes to ensure efficiency and quality, including assisting with the drafting and revision of specifications and bid documents.
• Collect and summarize competitive bid responses, assess bids for compliance, evaluate bidders' capabilities, and recommend contract awards to the most suitable bidders.
• Track and manage contract renewals and expirations, handle supplier management and dispute resolution, and assist with internal and external audits.
• Provide technical and administrative support for contracting and procurement tasks, advise agency personnel on departmental requirements, and ensure organized documentation for audits and records.
• Work with procurement colleagues to streamline processes, offer guidance on regulations and rules, and participate in ongoing training and modernization efforts.

Requirements

• State of Oklahoma Certified Procurement Officer Certification.
• Five years of relevant experience, including at least two years in state government purchasing.
• Exceptional attention to detail, effective time management, strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience with PeopleSoft financial software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; capability to manage multiple tasks, work independently and as part of a team, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with PeopleSoft financial software.

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.