Buyer P11 - Buyer Specialist 13

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Buyer P11 - Buyer Specialist 13

Salary

$25.68 - $44.15 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

0701-24-11-15MFM

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Opening Date

04/18/2024

Closing Date

5/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

About DTMB:

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (https://youtu.be/H_IrVnVjcoA) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:

This position functions as a buyer within the central procurement office of the State of Michigan. This buyer will be assigned to do sourcing work, lead cross-functional category teams and develop category plans for a portfolio of procurement categories. Sourcing work includes the creation of bid documents, evaluating bid responses, making recommendations for award of contract, drafting contract documents, negotiating price increase requests and documenting contract change notices.

View the position descriptions below:

Buyer P11 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BuyerP11.pdf)

Buyer 12

Buyer Specialist 13 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BuyerSpl13.pdf)

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and OFFICIAL transcript to your application. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted. An unofficial transcript is: (1) an internet copy printed from the college/university student web account; (2) a transcript stamped with "Student Copy," and (3) a transcript that is labeled as 'Unofficial." The official transcript must be scanned and attached to the electronic NEOGOV Civil Service application with one of the following file extensions: pdf, doc, docx, txt, or rft. Degree certificates are not accepted. When attaching transcripts, please name the college/university for each transcript attached.

Salary

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the experienced (P11) level through the maximum rate at the specialist (13) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

Position Location:

This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Buyer P11

Two years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer, including one year equivalent to a Buyer 10.

Buyer 12

Three years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer, including one year equivalent to a Buyer P11. Buyer 12.

Buyer Specialist 13

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Buyer, including two years equivalent to a Buyer P11 or one year equivalent to a Buyer 12.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at:

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/BuyerSpecialist_12379_7.pdf

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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BUYER - Do you possess one of the following: A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state of Michigan classified service? OR the Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214.

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have a degree with a major in any of the following areas? (Please mark all that apply)

• Supply Chain Management/Integrated Supply Management (Logistics Focus)

• Supply Chain Management/Integrated Supply Management (Purchasing Focus)

• Supply Chain Management/Integrated Supply Management (Analytics Focus)

• Business Management or Administration

• Law

• Other

  03

  Do you have at least one of the following: Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree in Supply Chain Management/Integrated Supply Management, Degree in Business, Law Degree, at least one year of experience writing requests for proposals or contracts, or at least one year of professional IT experience.

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of experience do you have conducting negotiations?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 5 or more years

  05

  Do you have experience identifying or realizing cost savings through the use of strategic sourcing principles?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have experience using an ERP system?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Have you had any Project Management or Process Improvement training?

• Yes

• No

  08

  How many years of IT purchasing or related experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 5 or more years

  09

  How many years of project management experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1-2 years

• 3-5 years

• 5 or more years

  10

  Have you actively reached out to any current Procurement employees at a recruiting event, professional event or other forum to discuss careers in Procurement?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Did you attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  12

  Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Technology, Management and Budget

Address

DTMB-HR@michigan.gov

Elliott-Larsen Bldg., 2nd fl., 320 S. Walnut Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

Attn: HR Office

Website

www.michigan.gov/dtmb

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