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Working Title: Buyer 1

Job Class: Buyer 1

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

+ **Job ID** : 90294

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes #LI-Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 11/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/21/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota IT Services

+ **Division/Unit** : Office of Enterprise Tech / Purchasing

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Professional Employees (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

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.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of MNIT’s Procurement Division, which is responsible for processing all requests to purchase everything from IT hardware, software, and mobile devices to contractors brought in to assist on projects.

The Buyer 1 plays a key role in supporting the organization's purchasing activities by sourcing materials, supplies, goods, and services that meet business needs. This position is responsible for gathering information, preparing specifications and bid documents, and assisting in negotiations to ensure purchases are cost-effective and align with quality and compliance standards. The Buyer 1 researches and evaluates potential suppliers, reviews products for suitability, and makes informed recommendations to achieve the best value. This role works collaboratively with a supervisor and team members, with guidance available for complex purchases or unique challenges.

**This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 North Robert Street, Saint Paul, 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) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.** Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) **:

+ One (1) year purchasing experience in private or public sector for products, materials, and services, including evaluating vendor responses for accuracy and suitability.

+ Authority to Local Purchase Certification at the $25,000 level through the Office of Procurement, or the ability to obtain the certification after hire (recertification required every three (3) years).

+ Working knowledge or experience with an automated requisition system to streamline the procurement process.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams.

+ Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.

+ Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Procurement experience with Information Technology (IT) in the public sector.

+ Experience with Peoplesoft or SWIFT, EIOR, or similar requisition systems.

+ Experience negotiating, evaluating, and scoring bids from a variety of vendors.

+ Knowledge of state/public procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

+ Ability to evaluate quality and price elements and judge sustainability of goods furnished and of substitute articles.

+ Strong organizational skills, attention to accuracy and ability to determine priorities.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Reference Check

+ Social Security and Address Verification

+ Education Verification

+ Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.