Purchasing Administrator Job

Job Summary:
Purchasing Administrator needed to manage agency procurement, contracts, vendor coordination, and compliance with purchasing policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage procurement of goods and services
• Evaluate bids, negotiate contracts, and oversee vendor performance
• Maintain accurate purchasing and audit documentation
• Support staff and vendors with procurement issues
• Troubleshoot PeopleSoft eProcurement and related purchasing functions
• Ensure compliance with procurement laws, rules, and procedures
Required Skills and Certification:
• 5+ years in procurement, purchasing administration, or related business operations
• Strong experience with contracts, vendor management, and bid evaluation
• Knowledge of state and federal procurement laws and compliance
• Project management, financial management, and conflict management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must complete Indiana procurement training and pass the DPAP test within 4 weeks of hire
Preferred Skills and Certification:
• Advanced eProcurement system experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Purchasing, or Business Management
• Public-sector procurement experience
• Certifications such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM, or prior DPAP
• Experience procuring IT goods and services
Scheduling:
• Fully onsite in Indianapolis, IN
• 37.5 hours/week
• Schedule between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• In-person interview only