Buyer 9-12; Purchasing

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Buyer 9-12; Purchasing

Salary

$24.19 - $42.46 Hourly

Location

Dimondale, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2701-25-11-12

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

03/06/2025

Closing Date

3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description

This position will be assigned to the Treasury Purchasing Section with an emphasis on Information Technology. This section is responsible for providing a high level of customer service managing the procurement of all Treasury's services, commodities, and Information Technology (IT). The primary functions of this position are to assist with the responsibilities of the Purchasing Section and act as a resource when supervisors and managers require assistance with special projects and Treasury's acquisitions. This position will assist in all aspects of the Department's procurement, reporting, and compliance requirements and will be expected to obtain a thorough knowledge of departmental and statewide purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines. In addition, this position will hold various liaison program positions essential to Treasury and Departmental Services and serve as a resource for Treasury staff to resolve purchasing related questions and concerns.

Position Description -Buyer 9-P11 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/BUYER9-P11PD.pdf) Position Description -Buyer 12 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Purchasing Buyer 12 PD (3).pdf)

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying experience is counted post bachelor's degree.

Buyer 9

No specific type or amount required.

Buyer 10

One year of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer 9.

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

Military Experience - Buyer 9 - 12

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.

For those applicants with military service, please provide your DD214 or other official military documentation that may help identify transferable skills and experience that may qualify in lieu of the required education.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Official Transcripts.For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by theCouncil on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts. (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=b0798c88b0704c4c8feaf3e3e9d1bf80)

Foreign Transcripts. Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized byCHEA (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Hybrid Remote Work.This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

E-Verify.The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/B/Buyer.pdf

The Michigan Department of Treasury is proud to be recognized at the Gold Level as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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 at www.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 daysand 13 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 take 12 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

01

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

  BUYER - Please select your level of experience.

• None

• One to two years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer.

• Two to three years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer.

• At least three years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer.

  03

  Are you a current or former Buyer for the State of Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of experience do you have as a State of Michigan Buyer?

• None

• Less than one year

• One to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• More than four years

  05

  Are you a current State of Michigan employee?

• Yes

• No

  06

  How many years of procurement experience do you have?

• None

• Less than one year

• One to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• More than four years

  07

  Please describe your procurement-related experience. If no experience, please respond N/A.

  08

  How many years of experience do you have interacting with internal and/or external customers to obtain and review detailed information regarding their issues?

• None

• Less than one year

• One to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• More than four years

  09

  Please describe your experience interacting with internal and/or external customers. If no experience, please respond N/A.

  10

  How many years of experience do you have managing projects?

• None

• Less than one year

• one to two years

• Two to three years

• Three to four years

• More than four years

  11

  Please select the response that best describes your computer and database knowledge; your application material must identify the experience gained.

• No computer experience

• Previous experience in basic computer use; including word processing, data entry in spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.

• Advanced understanding of the use of databases; including data entry, data verification, data query, and report generation.

  12

  Please describe your computer and database knowledge and experience. If no experience, please respond N/A.

  13

  Do you have experience with using the State of Michigan SIGMA (Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application) system?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Please describe your experience with using the SIGMA system. If no experience, please respond N/A

  15

  Do you have experience creating, organizing, and/or presenting training?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Please describe your experience creating, organizing, and/or presenting training. If you have no experience, please respond NA.

  17

  Do you have experience working with procedures, policies and guidelines?

• Yes

• No

  18

  Please describe your experience documenting and tracking procedures, polices and guidelines. If you have no experience, please respond N/A.

  19

  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

  20

  If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree or military experience, did you remember to attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) or DD214 to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  21

  If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.

  22

  Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  23

  Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

Address

TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone

517-335-7508

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers

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