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Job Class: Buyer 2

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

+ **Job ID** : 87524

+ **Location** : Vadnais Heights

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, up to 50%

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

+ **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT Procurement

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

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

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Suite 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

As a new standalone agency Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) has four new and exciting opportunities available for you to join our DCT Procurement Team as a Buyer 2. As a Buyer, you will perform procurement functions in the acquisition of goods and general services on behalf of DCT. These procurement functions include writing specifications, conducting solicitations, vendor management, encumbering funds, and compliance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures in relation to procurement.

Other duties may include:

+ Process procurement requests as they are received via the Electronic Inter Office Request System

+ Conduct research to find vendors that meet specifications. Include vendors certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement as a Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, or Veteran-Owned business as required by OSP

+ Coordinate and effectively manage all vendor contact

+ Consult on any concerns with administrative policy or assistance resolving problems that may impact agency continuity or service

Minimum Qualifications

+ Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) certification level of $25,000 through the Department of Administration

AND

+ One (1) year of purchasing experience with a government organization. Experience must include:

+ Evaluating and understanding acquisition requests for estimates that include detailed product specifications.

+ Interpreting, applying, and communicating procurement principles, policies, and procedures.

+ Working with integrated accounting and procurement systems

+ Experience with the State of Minnesota SWIFT systems

OR

+ Three (3) years of administrative experience supporting purchasing and procurement functions with a government organization. Experience must include:

+ Processing and entering acquisition requests and detailed product specifications.

+ Supporting and communicating procurement principles, policies, and procedures.

+ Entering data and utilizing integrated accounting/procurement systems.

+ Experience with the State of Minnesota SWIFT systems

Preferred Qualifications

+ Current certification from the Dept. of Administration as an ALP Buyer, with the ability and willingness to seek $50,000 ALP authority

+ Experience in the procurement of technology-based commodities, IT maintenance, computer peripherals, small construction project

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.