Indiana Economic Development Corporation · 1 hour ago
Procurement Agent
DOT Crawfordsville Dist 0000000469
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Indiana Economic Development Corporation is seeking a Procurement Agent to support the Indiana Department of Transportation. This role involves directing district-wide procurement, ensuring compliance with State Procurement Policies and managing vendor relationships to optimize costs and enhance operational continuity.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Interpret and clarify the procurement, practices, and procedures of vendors, field personnel, and other interested parties apprising then of legal requirements in state procurement activities
Manage all Procurement related customers inquiries to ensure proper procurement procedures are implemented and budget policies are adhered to
Research to understand the product of service characteristics of the procurement request
Establish and monitors requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices for purchases to ensure requisitions are approved in a timely manner
Determine methods of purchases and obtains bids on specific requisitions to determine lowest and/or best bid based upon the funds to be utilized, amount of bid and priority of purchases
Answer routine and sensitive inquiries from vendors, employees, the general public and government officials
Coordinate the purchase order Close-out process when needed
Prepare technical fiscal reports, records, and other correspondence for budget owners and district leadership staff
General knowledge and ability to interpret and apply state, federal, rules and regulations relating to procurement
Ability to generate and maintain effective communications, good working relationships, and a positive image with suppliers, coworkers, and other state employees/officials by promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, laws, and regulations established by the state and agency
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices related to the maintenance of accurate and systematic purchasing records
Extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Procurement and Purchasing modules, with knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable Module
Ability to prepare report and maintain accurate statements of inventory, contractual agreements, and related Financial Statements
Ability to initiate correspondence for purchasing processes; to establish agency goals
Ability to prepare and interpret simple specifications and to analyze bids
Effectively communicate with different state agencies, external and internal customers, and different vendors
Ability to develop effective relationships with vendors and contract service professionals
Ability to discover, reconcile and report discrepancies in purchasing agreements and accounts
Ability to perform all functions in a timely manner
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Company
Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Indiana Economic Development Corporation is responsible for improving the state economy and assisting businesses in starting.
Founded in 2005
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Paglia
Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer
Jillian Turner
Senior Vice President, Global Investment and Partnerships
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