Buyer 2

Working Title: Buyer 2

Job Class: Buyer 2

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 90652

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 12/11/2025. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

• Date Posted : 12/05/2025

• Closing Date : 12/26/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF/Procurement

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.43 - $38.55 / hourly; $55,185 - $80,492 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

* ***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This position coordinate and perform a variety of complex procurement functions in the acquisition of a wide variety of goods and services needed to effectively serve and meet the needs of the employees, clients and business partners of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). This position will be assigned principal responsibility for specific agency administrative-level commodities and purchased services and will be responsible for the procurement and acquisition on behalf of DCYF. This includes the writing of detailed specifications, evaluating bid responses, vendor management, representing the agency in statewide procurement initiatives, and providing mentoring support to the DCYF procurement team. This position will determine the suitability of goods and services in relation to price, quality and value, while maintaining compliance with all policies, procurement laws and statutes set forth by the agency and/or the Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement. In addition to the actual procurement tasks, this position will also be responsible for the associated tasks of order management/tracking, reconciliation, invoice routing/approval and end of fiscal year close.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in all phases of the acquisition process necessary to make purchases related to a wide variety of supplies, equipment and services.Conduct all procurement activities in an efficient, ethical, and professional manner while considering the appropriate process and customer service detail and following established procedures so that DCYF receives the highest value for its acquisitions.

• Manage all phases of the acquisition process necessary to make purchases of specific agency level administrative supplies, equipment and services based on assigned commodities. As the agency-recognized expert of these commodities, ensure that that DCYF receives the highest value for its acquisitions.

• Maintain accurate procurement records and perform procurement reconciliation.

• Provide and participate in training and procurement support services.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

One (1) year of purchasing experience at a medium or large size organization, preferably a government entity.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

• Experience evaluating and understanding acquisition requests for estimates that include detailed product specifications.

• Experience interpreting, applying, and communicating procurement principles, policies, and procedures.

• Experience with the State of Minnesota SWIFT system or another integrated accounting/procurement system.

OR

Three (3) years of administrative experience supporting purchasing and procurement functions, which includes:

• Experience processing and entering acquisition requests and detailed product specifications.

• Experience supporting and communicating procurement principles, policies, and procedures.

• Experience entering data and utilizing the State of Minnesota SWIFT system or another integrated accounting/procurement system.

A bachelor's degree or higher in business, accounting, economics or a related field may substitute for 1 year of administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current certification from the Dept. of Administration as an ALP Buyer, with the ability and willingness to seek $25,000 ALP authority.

• Experience in establishing agency wide standards for specific commodities. This includes evaluating specifications, product evaluation, vendor management, drafting and posting of a solicitation for a specific commodity.

• Proficiency with EIOR (Electronic Inter-Office Request) or an electronic/paperless request application.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver's License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.