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Working Title: Purchasing Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/17/2024

• Closing Date : 05/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Operation Services / OSD OMB Procurement Sups

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Telework Eligible : Yes - details in job summary

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking a Purchasing Director to work in the Office of Management and Budget Services at our central office in Saint Paul, MN.

This position exists to lead and manage the acquisition of goods and services procurement activities for the DNR so that the goals of the department are met and are consistent with the strategies set by the Commissioner’s Office, Office of State Procurement (OSP), Operation Services Division (OSD), Governor’s Office and state law. This position consults and guides the department’s cross- disciplinary procurement management activities and provides direction and assistance with complex purchasing contract development.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and supervise the Purchasing Unit within OSD to ensure actions support DNR operations, and work assignments are completed in an efficient and expedient manner.

• Direct agency procurement activities including leadership, training, policy setting and transactions at a statewide level to ensure that it supports senior management direction.

• Direct and coordinate purchasing operations and lead the acquisition of goods, warehouse, uniforms, signs, supplies, services, and electronic requisition system (EIOR) necessary to accomplish the department’s mission while providing superior customer service.

• Manage the agency purchasing card program to ensure compliance with state laws /statutes as well as state and DNR policies and procedures while providing an effective and efficient way for agency staff to acquire goods and services to help fulfill the agencies mission.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of training documents and job aids for common procurement process, policy, and procedures.

• Train and serve when assigned as a member of the logistics team on an Incident Management Team (IMT) within the Enforcement Division so that emergency operations are supported and facilitated in all logistics purchasing related aspects of an incident.

• Represent the DNR on multi-agency statewide task forces.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on occasion for meetings, trainings, onboarding and as necessary by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional level experience in procurement/purchasing sufficient to direct and audit procurement functions and tasks to enhance financial management, provide appropriate internal controls, improve business processes, ensure fund integrity, accountability and to maintain adequate separation of duties.

• A bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Two (2) years of supervisory or leadwork experience sufficient to provide program administration oversight, interview and select staff affirmatively; assign, schedule, direct, train, and evaluate work performance.

• Interpersonal and human relations skills sufficient to create and maintain a positive professional work environment and direct, develop, engage, and motivate staff.

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to manage procurement program activities and to propose legislative initiatives to meet current and future department needs.

• Knowledge of law, policy, and administrative procedures sufficient to serve as a procurement technical expert.

• Knowledge of policy and administration principles sufficient to design, implement and evaluate procurement reporting systems.

• Ability to comprehend statutes and other administration literature and bulletins, manuals, rules, etc. sufficient to oversee the design and development of procurement program reporting systems and appropriate documentation.

• Ability to adapt to continuous organizational and program changes sufficient to work constructively under pressure and cope with ambiguity and setbacks.

• Skills in project planning and operations sufficient to organize projects and negotiate for all human, financial, and technology resources needed for successful completion of the procurement work products.

• Communication skills sufficient to effectively write reports, procedures, correspondence and communicate program decisions and present information in a technically sound manner.

• Qualitative and quantitative analysis skills sufficient to evaluate procurement program results and to critique the methods and results of other procurement professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or closely related field.

• Five (5) years of professional experience in procurement/purchase of the acquisition of goods and services.

• Knowledge of the state's accounting, budgeting, human resources, and purchasing systems, including functions, policies, and procedures.

• Experience in training and educating staff on procurement policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of EIOR, SWIFT, IA Warehouse database, and Crystal Reports, or similar software programs.

• Experience in project planning and operations sufficient to organize projects and negotiate for all human, financial, and technology resources needed for successful completion of the procurement work products.

• Hold a certification for $50,000 Authority for Local Purchase (ALP).

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.