Category Manager

Job Posting Title

Category Manager

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

CP

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 14, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary up to $100,000.00

Job Description

As an 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

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.

* Denotes Essential Function

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university and;

• A minimum of 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.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess

• Experience with People Soft Purchasing.

• Experience in project management.

• Ability to perform and utilize market analysis.

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners’ goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.