Procurement Agent
Date Posted: Jan 30, 2026
Requisition ID: 471692
Location:
Crawfordsville, IN, US, 47933
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The Purchasing Administrator is the central hub for operational continuity, directing all district-wide procurement to ensure seamless production, optimized costs, and strategic vendor management. By enforcing strict compliance with State Procurement Policies, this position mitigates risk while providing the necessary tools to enhance the agency's financial image and responsiveness to customer needs.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Crawfordsville District.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Interpret and clarify the procurement, practices, and procedures of vendors, field personnel, and other interested parties apprising then of legal requirements in state procurement activities.
Manage all Procurement related customers inquiries to ensure proper procurement procedures are implemented and budget policies are adhered to.
Research to understand the product of service characteristics of the procurement request.
Establish and monitors requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices for purchases to ensure requisitions are approved in a timely manner.
Determine methods of purchases and obtains bids on specific requisitions to determine lowest and/or best bid based upon the funds to be utilized, amount of bid and priority of purchases.
Answer routine and sensitive inquiries from vendors, employees, the general public and government officials.
Coordinate the purchase order Close-out process when needed.
Prepare technical fiscal reports, records, and other correspondence for budget owners and district leadership staff.
General knowledge and ability to interpret and apply state, federal, rules and regulations relating to procurement.
Ability to generate and maintain effective communications, good working relationships, and a positive image with suppliers, coworkers, and other state employees/officials by promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Extensive knowledge of purchasing methods, procedures, laws, and regulations establishes by the state and agency.
Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices related to the maintenance of accurate and systematic purchasing records.
Extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Procurement and Purchasing modules, with knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable Module.
Ability to prepare report and maintain accurate statements of inventory, contractual agreements, and related Financial Statements.
Ability to initiate correspondence for purchasing processes; to establish agency goals.
Ability to prepare and interpret simple specifications and to analyze bids
Effectively communicate with different state agencies, external and internal customers, and different vendors.
Ability to develop effective relationships with vendors and contract service professionals.
Ability to discover, reconcile and report discrepancies in purchasing agreements and accounts.
Ability to perform all functions in a timely manner.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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