Working Title: Procurement Coordinator
Job Class: Management Analyst 2 - Financial
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Job ID : 89138
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for current employees of the State of Minnesota.Bidders will be considered through 11/13/2025.
Date Posted : 11/07/2025
Closing Date : 11/20/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Division/Unit : Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division / Operations Unit Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
Job Class Option : Financial
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of 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.
This position was previously announced 09/30/2025 through 10/13/2025. If you applied during that period, you do not need to reapply. Your application is still under consideration.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 625 Robert Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
This position serves as the subject matter expert in division procurement and is responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of scientific, environmental, and other materials, supplies, and equipment for the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division (PFMD) in the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) - People Soft Enterprise Resource Planning System. The incumbent is responsible for purchasing items available on state contracts, coordination of specifications for bids, and coordination of entry of sourcing events. The incumbent is responsible for finding sources of supply and determining suitability of goods and equipment for purchase in relation to price, quality, and conformance to specifications. This position reviews division purchasing requests and provides training and guidance to all division staff. This position maintains accurate records of pertinent audit information. This position provides lead work direction to PFMD procurement staff and performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service 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.
One year of experience in purchasing, developing/evaluating specifications, and issuing purchase orders/contracts.
Excellent customer service and human relations skills sufficient to interact respectfully, courteously, and professionally with stakeholders of various backgrounds to positively represent Agriculture.
Organizational skills to manage, track, report, and perform data entry relevant to procurement transactions, using basic web applications and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Skills in accounting and math to accurately prepare orders and review invoicing.
Applicant is required to attend ALP certification training and gain certification within six (6) months of employment.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or closely related field of focus.
Direct experience demonstrating the ability to interpret, apply, and communicate state procurement laws, policies, and procedures.
Direct experience in obtaining competitive bids, locating sources of supply, and cost analysis.
Demonstrated experience with organizational skills to manage, track, report, and perform data entry relevant to procurement transactions, using basic web applications and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Direct experience with environmental and scientific procurement.
$25,000 Authority for Local Purchasing (ALP) Certified Buyer with the State of Minnesota.
Direct experience verifying purchase orders, matching prices, and ensuring invoices are paid in an accurate and timely manner.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the physical dexterity that permits standing, kneeling, bending, and stretching, and climbing up and down steps, lifting objects and traversing slippery/uneven surfaces. This position must perform routine office tasks such as sitting, reading, examining documents, and viewing a computer for long periods of time. This position requires twisting, turning, and lifting to 40 pounds.
Additional Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
