Buyer 1 - Job ID 82436

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

This is a limited position with a projected end date of June 30, 2027

As a Buyer 1 at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, you will provide assistance, analysis, and support for agency staff in the use of the procurement component of the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) system (procurement services for staff and purchasing commodities, services and construction). Responsibilities include to track and analyze problems/issues identified; and assist to develop and implement new policies, procedures, or changes to the agency process to make the MPCA procurement process more efficient and effective.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of technical/professional work experience in procurement (purchasing products, materials and services) OR

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field may substitute for the work experience AND Ability to learn to prepare specifications for bids, evaluation of bids for accuracy and suitability of the product quoted.

Current Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) at the $25,000 level or the ability to obtain this certification within six months.

Computer experience with programs such as Adobe Pro, AdobeSign805, and Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams, and PowerPoint.

Knowledge of the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) accounting and procurement system or other similar/related Oracle Financial tool(s).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and customers.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Current ALP certification at the $25,000 level or higher.

Database and spreadsheet management sufficient to create, update and manage documents.

Knowledge and ability to interpret, apply and communicate state procurement laws, rules policies, procedures and governmental purchasing.

On-line file management experience (i.e. TEMPO, etc.)

Strong organizational skills and ability to collaborate with others, in a team setting, which may include the distribution and sharing of work tasks to meet customer needs.

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.