Procurement Agent
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Procurement Agent. This role is responsible for processing assigned requisitions, analyzing, evaluating, and editing specifications to ensure compliance with MDT, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations. The position determines and executes the proper procurement method and issues purchase orders or contracts. Responsibilities include contract monitoring throughout the life of the contract. The agent will provide technical assistance to contractors and MDT staff, and offer training on procurement policies, laws, and regulations to MDT staff. This position reports to the Procurement Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. It is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field, OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree (Level 1.1)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, plus 2 years of experience in governmental purchasing or contract administration, or a related field (Level 2.1)
- Knowledge of contract administration
- Ability to learn state purchasing regulations and policies
- Skills in writing, evaluating, checking, and editing plans, specifications, contract provisions, and other details
- Skill in analyzing plans and specifications
- Skill in communicating technical information with widely varied audiences
- Ability to establish and effectively maintain files and documentation pertaining to purchasing activity
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Processing assigned requisitions
- Analyzing, evaluating, and editing specifications to ensure compliance with MDT, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations
- Determining and executing proper procurement method
- Issuing purchase orders or contracts
- Contract monitoring throughout the life of the contract
- Providing technical assistance to contractors and MDT staff
- Providing training on procurement policies, laws, and regulations to MDT staff
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
