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Purchaser / Buyer 2

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Purchaser

Job Class: Buyer 2

Agency: Public Safety Dept

Job ID : 96215

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 08/18/2026.

Date Posted : 08/12/2026

Closing Date : 08/25/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

Division/Unit : Central Office District 2000 / State Patrol Adm Support Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / 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

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 supports the State Patrol Division by providing leadership, service, and assistance in the procurement of goods and services through the development, negotiation, and management of commodities and services from existing state contracts and/or the solicitation process, utilizing a Local Purchasing Authority of $50,000.

To serve as State Patrol's primary point of contact for all 18 sections/districts, support, and management staff, Fiscal and Administrative Services personnel, Materials Management Division personnel and vendors. This position has the primary responsibility within MSP for purchasing equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with established State of Minnesota policies and procedures and sound fiscal practices.

Serve as one of the primary buyers within the State Patrol, which includes coordinating workload, how to obtain and one-on-one training as needed and reviewing and approving purchase orders in the direct purchase of commodities and equipment.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or acquisition of goods and services. Experience must include:

Purchasing in a governmental or business environment

Writing specification for goods/services

Preparing and awarding solicitations for bid

Authority for local purchasing authority (ALP) at the $25,000 level or the ability to obtain within three months of the start date.

Skills in accounting and math to accurately prepare orders and review invoicing.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Customer service & human relations skills sufficient to interact respectfully, courteously, and professionally with stakeholders in person, on the phone and through email.

Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Authority for Local Purchasing (ALP) at the $50,000 level.

Knowledge of state procurement statutes, ethical purchasing standards, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Experience using procurement systems and tools such as SWIFT, CPRS, databases, and spreadsheets.

Demonstrated 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.

Experience training staff and the development of financial training materials.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

Criminal history

Reference check

SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

Fingerprinting (MNJIS)

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.

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