Job description
At the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB), we are driven by our values of respect, integrity, excellence, resourcefulness, and responsiveness to provide innovative leadership and support to the State of North Dakota.
We are seeking a State Procurement Officer to join a great team of procurement professionals with a passion for the acquisition of goods and services. Our mission at State Procurement is simple and important – get government entities what they need to serve our citizens.
Our knowledgeable, passionate and high-performing team provides comprehensive purchasing services for the State of North Dakota. This includes working with over 60 state agencies to promote procurement best practices, conduct procurements, negotiate and administer statewide contracts.
To succeed as a State Procurement Officer, you will possess excellent communication, analytical, and research skills to learn multiple procurement techniques and work with a mix of internal and external stakeholders. This includes work from the initial stages of planning the procurement, solicitation of bids and proposals, contract preparation, negotiation, and contract management.
About OMB:
We are committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive benefits package that support you, your health and your family.
We offer rewarding and impactful work opportunities, a flexible schedule, 100% employer paid health insurance for the entire family, generous time-off, career growth, and an excellent retirement plan.
The successful candidate must reside in North Dakota. This position may be considered for a remote work arrangement within the state of North Dakota.
Summary of Work
This position will perform a variety of duties including:
- Develop procurement strategies for a variety of goods and services.
- Develop and administer large, complex statewide contracts.
- Research potential state contracts and cooperative purchasing opportunities, including market research and customer needs assessment to develop new statewide contracts.
- Provide procurement assistance and mentorship to state agencies and vendors.
- Participate in procurement-related special projects and programs.
- Conduct outreach to state agencies, institutions, colleges and universities, counties, cities, local government, public schools, and vendors, including training, writing articles, and making presentations.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in purchasing, contracting, logistics, supply chain management, or closely related area.
Application Procedures
Applicants must complete the online application along with submitting a cover letter, resume, transcript and references via the Career site at www.nd.gov/careers. The application must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Office of Management and Budget does not provide sponsorships.
For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Hope Wedul at 701-328-3357 or hwedul@nd.gov. If you have questions regarding the job responsibilities or interview process, contact Sherry Neas at 701-328-1726 or sneas@nd.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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