Contracting & Acquisitions Agent
Core
Manages the full lifecycle of procurement, purchasing, and acquisitions for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, including contract negotiation, supplier selection, and bid evaluation.
Role type
Procurement and Contracting Specialist
Builds
Procurement processes, contracts, and supplier relationships for state economic development
Domain
Public sector / Government procurement
Required skills
Contract management, procurement lifecycle management, bid evaluation, supplier negotiation, compliance monitoring, invoice validation, specification drafting, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
PeopleSoft proficiency, state government procurement experience, P-Card system experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, PeopleSoft
Responsibilities
Maintain official contract files and monitor contractor performance; negotiate and write contracts; evaluate bids and recommend awards; draft specifications and requisitions; train subordinate personnel; advise staff on procurement regulations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC