DFA BUYER

$36,155 - $57,668/Yr

State of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Little Rock, AR

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The DFA Office of State Procurement (OSP) Buyer is responsible for performing state-level procurements across various commodity groups and services. This role involves providing guidance to agency procurement personnel on proper procurement methods, ensuring compliance with state procurement laws, and negotiating with vendors. The position aims to facilitate effective and courteous service to Arkansas citizens while adhering to regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Processes complex state level procurements in a variety of commodity and service groups.
• Provides guidance to agency procurement personnel on proper methods of procurement in accordance with state procurement law.
• Reviews agency specifications and determines appropriateness, analyzing various commodity and service markets.
• Guides agency evaluation committee deliberations.
• Negotiates with vendors on terms, conditions, pricing, and performance issues.
• Creates purchase orders, Migo's, and updates DFA contracts in AASIS.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, marketing, or a related field; plus one year of experience in public or private sector procurement.
• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus six years of experience in public or private sector procurement or a related field with three years as a buyer.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of public and private sector procurement.
• Ability to review and analyze agency specifications, write solicitation documents, and evaluate vendor proposals.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year AASIS experience
• Proficient Excel skills

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities
• Veteran preference consideration
• Participation in E-Verify