Buyer

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.

This position is available with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Three years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• State of Oklahoma (CPO) certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Experience in MS Office or comparable software.

• →Provide leadership and guidance for agency small dollar (under $25,000.00) and exempt purchasing by advising on procurement and procurement card processes.  Provide a service to customers and co-workers by identifying and solving procurement problems as they occur.
• →Review requisitions and change requests for validity and completeness and to determine best purchase/change order method and priority.  Monitor pre-encumbrance report to identify pending requisitions.
• →Obtain quotes, negotiate with vendors and create purchase orders in the state’s accounting system and make p-card purchases when appropriate. Manage the corresponding p-card responsibilities.
• →Create voucher and travel payments in state’s accounting system.
• →Monitor and audit procurement card activities by reviewing for compliance, funding accuracy and checking for appropriate documentation.
• →Serve as agency travel coordinator, purchasing airfare as needed.
• →Maintain up-to-date Certificates of Insurance files and CPO certification, and maintain knowledge of the Central Purchasing Act, Central Purchasing Rules, State P-Card Rules, Agency Purchasing and P-Card Procedures, Construction and Properties Procedures, Statewide Contracts, Statewide Accounting Manual, and Oklahoma Purchasing Manual.

State of Oklahoma (CPO) certification required or must be obtained within 6 months of 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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