Purchasing Agent Senior

Overview

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

The Division of Management Services is currently recruiting to fill a Purchasing Agent Senior position. This position will be headquartered at the DOC central office in Madison, WI.

This position serves as a procurement lead for the procurement and purchase of commodities and services for the DOC. Responsibilities include taking the lead role for the following:
Requests for Bids (RFBs), Request for Proposals (RFPs), Inter-Governmental Agreements (IGAs), Memorandums of Understanding or Agreement (MOUs/MOAs), and Governor’s waivers. This position is also responsible for developing contracts for commodities and services for DOC to use statewide. This position is also responsible for managing assigned contracts, including assisting in the resolution of any vendor compliance issues and/or contractual conflicts.

The starting pay is between $57,574 and $94,993, plus excellent benefits. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. The pay schedule/range is 07-03. A 12-month probationary period is required.

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Please  for a summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits or  to explore employment benefits on the website.

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Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency to employment.

Note: This position is eligible to work remotely up to 3 days per week.

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience:

• Managing purchasing or procurement activities related to a Request for Bid (RFB) such as developing specifications, evaluating responses, reporting results, checking references, making an award, negotiating contracts, monitoring contract renewal or replacement, etc.
• Researching, interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with rules, policies, laws, or procedures.

In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:

• Providing guidance, consultation, or training to customers on purchasing or procurement activities.
• Performing purchasing or procurement activities in the public sector.
• Performing the full life cycle of procurement and contracting activities related to the development of a Request for Proposal and Request for Bid.

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