Category Manager

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

7d • $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Category Manager with OMES you will enjoy: Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Job Details Full-time 40-hour work weeks. Support the Central Purchasing team Salary up to: $100,000.00 based on education and experience

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university; and
• A minimum four (4) years of related work experience in utilization of strategic methodologies in sourcing, data analysis, procurement process and management of contracts; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience substituting additional qualifying experience for each year of the required bachelor’s degree.
• Required to be certificated as a State of Oklahoma Procurement Officer or must attain certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates acquisition activities within their category; develops contract specifications, solicitation packages, program evaluation, and problem resolutions.
• Assists with acquisition requests submitted by state agencies to determine requirements.
• Coordinates with various stakeholders to support category contract strategy.
• Supports supplier management program by developing relationships with current and potential suppliers and coordinates with the supplier management team to manage those relationships.
• Develops and maintains confidential and complex files.
• Initiates correspondence requiring knowledge of agency or program procedures and policies.
• Obtain knowledge of all purchasing reports.
• Assist with contract renewals.
• Interprets and advises internal and external customers on departmental or program rules, regulations, and laws.
• May represent the agency at public and private sector meetings.
• Advises agency personnel on departmental rules, regulations, and laws; assists agencies in the development of procedures to ensure conformance.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of state spend analysis and market analysis.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager