Purchasing Administrator

Tasks

• Provide administrative oversight of both automation-related and traditional contract services. Purchase on behalf of the agency within a pre-determined delegation authority and consistent with agency purchasing and procurement laws, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Maintain a substantial file system covering all services or items contracted for by the Agency.

Requirements

• Professional experience in purchasing administration, procurement operations, or a closely related function.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract administration, requisition processing, financial mgmt, accounting, or related business operations
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including compliance requirements and documentation
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement contracts, overseeing vendor performance, evaluating bids, and supporting contract negotiations
• Experience with general project management including financial and conflict management
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlooks, and PowerPoint, to support procurement activities
• Preferred: Advanced proficiency with electronic procurement (eProcurement) systems
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing or Business Management
• Preferred: Experience supporting procurement operations within a government or public-sector environment, preferably within Indiana state government
• Preferred: Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or prior DPAP)
• Preferred: Experience procuring IT goods and services including software, hardware, and telecom

Schedule

• Long-Term
• On-site

How to apply

• Immediate interviews – In Person Interview
• Need only local candidates

Location

• Indianapolis, IN