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State of Wisconsin · 1 day ago

Purchasing Agent Senior

Madison, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $95K/yr

The State of Wisconsin's Department of Corrections is focused on public safety and is seeking a Purchasing Agent Senior. This role serves as a procurement lead, responsible for managing the procurement and purchase of commodities and services for the DOC, including developing and managing contracts and resolving vendor compliance issues.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Taking the lead role for Requests for Bids (RFBs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGAs), Memorandums of Understanding or Agreement (MOUs/MOAs), and Governor’s waivers

Developing contracts for commodities and services for DOC to use Statewide

Managing assigned contracts, including assisting in the resolution of any vendor compliance issues and/or contractual conflicts

Qualification

Purchasing managementProcurement activitiesContract negotiationPublic sector experienceCustomer consultationCompliance interpretation

Required

Experience managing purchasing or procurement activities related to a Request for Bid (RFB) such as developing specifications, evaluating responses, reporting results, checking references, making an award, negotiating contracts, monitoring contract renewal or replacement, etc

Experience researching, interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with rules, policies, laws, or procedures

Preferred

Experience providing guidance, consultation, or training to customers on purchasing or procurement activities

Experience performing purchasing or procurement activities in the public sector

Experience performing the full life cycle of procurement and contracting activities related to the development of a Request for Proposal and Request for Bid

Benefits

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.

An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Company

State of Wisconsin

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The State of Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.

Founded in 1848

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.wisconsin.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Christian Albouras, MBA

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