Procurement Specialist

Job Posting End Date: October 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $50,897 to $59,800 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 10/20/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Purchasing has an immediate opening for Procurement Specialist who will perform various traditional duties under direction of the Senior Manager, Procurement. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include reviewing requisitions, sourcing simple goods and services, coordinate purchasing procedures, and preparing purchase orders.

This is a full-time non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of October 27, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Hiring Range: $50,897 to $59,800 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897 to $68,702 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.  
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Procurement Specialist:

Perform necessary purchasing procedures for the acquisition of goods and services.

• Review and prioritize various requests, requisitions, and proposed specifications.
• Conduct market research, past purchases, understand existing contracts and other available resources.
• Prepare solicitations and specifications under various funding source requirements.
• Schedule, receive, and analyze/tabulate responses.
• Make recommends for award.
• Utilize a Finance/Procurement system for purchase orders, contracts.
• Prepare and maintain adequate files and provide to staff, departments, divisions, officials, and vendors.

Coordinate purchasing procedures among departments and divisions.

• Serve as liaison between the Procurement Department and other government departments and divisions.
• Create process documentation, provide education/training, and recommend efficiencies where applicable.

Perform related duties as required.

• Resolve purchase related complaints/disputes from departments, vendors, and the public.
• Assist new vendors and disseminate information for awareness on product or service offerings.
• Participate in planning and improving procurement operations.
• Assume the responsibilities of Senior Procurement Specialist upon request.
• Maintain up to date on procurement industry knowledge.
• Communicate effectively to all levels and develop/maintain positive relationships.
• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with all levels of government, county staff, public officials, and external vendors in a professional manner.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 2 years post-secondary education or bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 2-4 years complex goods/services government buying experience 
• Strong knowledge and experience with the procurement of goods and services
• Strong knowledge of statues, laws, rules and regulations for procurement compliance
• Strong experience and skill with software including Word, Excel and other finance/procurement related software tools

• Strong attention to detail and ability to recall information
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism
• Strong cognitive, critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and use of audio and video communication tools
• Strong facilitation, leading, and project management skills
• Ability to easily pivot in a multi-tasking environment

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO