Advance your career with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety as a Purchasing Specialist for the State Patrol. Focus on effective goods and services procurement within a energetic environment. This role requires proactive engagement with various stakeholders in the State Patrol Division, ensuring seamless procurement practices. You'll leverage your purchasing knowledge and analytical ability to manage state contracts and lead negotiations.

Experience in governmental purchasing is necessary for successful performance in this role. Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate purchasing for commodities and services across divisions
- Develop and manage state contract negotiations
- Prepare specifications and bid solicitations




- Provide procurement training and support to team members
- Ensure adherence to financial regulations and practices Requirements:
- Two years of experience in purchasing or procurement
- Ability to achieve local purchasing authority of $25,000
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Solid understanding of mathematics for order processing
- High-level customer service skills and interpersonal ability Take the lead in ensuring optimal procurement processes that uphold public safety standards in Minnesota.

📌 Purchasing Specialist for State Patrol MN (Saint Paul)
🏢 Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
📍 Saint Paul