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Working Title** : **Retailers Contracts and Purchasing Manager

Job Class: Management Analyst Supervisor 3

Agency: Minnesota State Lottery

+ **Job ID:** 85995

+ **Location:** Roseville

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes (50% per month)

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted:** 05/06/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 05/20/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Minnesota State Lottery / Lottery MMA

+ **Division/Unit:** Retail Contracts/Purchasing

+ **Work Shift:** Day Shift

+ **Work Hours:** 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.pm.

+ **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.86 - $50.52 / hourly; $72,788 - $105,486 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union:** 216 - MMA

+ **Work Area:** Roseville

+ **FLSA:** Exempt Executive

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Retailer Contracts and Purchasing manager role reports to the General Counsel and is responsible for overseeing the Retailer Contracting and Purchasing Department. It involves managing contracts, purchases, building leases, fleet vehicles, vendor agreements, and department policies. The main focus is to ensure fair and efficient procurement of lottery-related goods and services while improving policies and procedures.

Additionally, this position supports lottery customers and ensures compliance with state and federal laws regarding purchasing and procurement. The person in this role should be or become an expert in retailer contracts and procurement and be able to collaborate with other state agencies as needed.

Main responsibilities include:

+ Managing Retail Contracts: Ensuring over 3,000 lottery retailers follow contractual rules by creating and maintaining retail policies and procedures.

+ High-Stakes Purchasing: Handling purchases of valuable or sensitive items, including lottery-specific procurement contracts. Since these contracts don’t follow standard statewide rules, they require sharp problem-solving and strategic thinking.

+ Improving Efficiency: Streamlining procurement and contracting processes by refining policies and analyzing costs and benefits to ensure procurement aligns with the financial realities of a profit-driven agency.

+ Solving Agency Challenges: Identifying problems across the agency, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring different departments get the resources they need while following legal requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Must poses supervisory OR lead worker experience AND three (3) years of experience in the following areas:

+ Process Improvement & Innovation: Ability to enhance work procedures, policies, and strategies to boost efficiency. This includes leveraging technology, assessing risks, and exploring new procurement methods.

+ Business & Legal Expertise: Strong knowledge of general business practices, business law, and database/spreadsheet software relevant to lottery operations.

+ Strong Communication & Relationship Building: Must effectively collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including lottery personnel, auditors, retailers, and vendors.

+ Teamwork & Leadership: Ability to work with management, legislators, and committees to facilitate vendor selection for high-value contracts.

+ Analytical & Research Skills: Must be able to assess data, make informed decisions, and present findings in a clear and impactful manner.

+ Contract & Policy Development: Capable of drafting complex contracts, leases, and proposals while identifying issues and proposing solutions.

+ Effective Writing & Presentation Skills: Strong ability to communicate policies and procedures clearly and persuasively.

+ Collaboration with State Agencies & External Partners: Ability to maintain productive relationships with management, vendors, retailers, and state agencies to ensure smooth operations.

+ Must poses Existing Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) of $25,000 minimum or be able to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Expert Knowledge of Procurement & Policies: Deep understanding of state purchasing procedures, inventory management, and the Minnesota State Lottery’s strategies and goals. Existing Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) authority.

Management or Supervisory experience

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota State Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees.

The Minnesota State Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

+ Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)

+ SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees).

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.