Buyer II

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Department of Defense, Veterans' & Emergency Management - Military Bureau

Opening Date: November 13, 2026

Closing Date: December 1, 2026

Job Class: 0252

Grade: 19 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $20.73 to $28.73/Hour
Location: Camp Keyes - Augusta, ME

Would you like to become an integral team member supporting the State of Maine and the Soldiers and Airmen of the Maine National Guard? This may be the role for you. The chosen candidate will assist in sourcing products and services through standing orders, bid selections, and internal purchase requests. In a typical day, service requests, commodity specifications, and purchase orders would all be reviewed and placed. The procurement process will adhere to the laws and regulations of the State of Maine. Work is performed under general supervision.

Remote work: Following successful completion of training and with management approval, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule of up to 2–3 remote workdays per week. Remote work must be performed from a location within the State of Maine.

Primary tasks include but are not limited to:

· Reviews purchase requests and commodity specifications, determines purchasing method, places order, or solicits bids in order to obtain merchandise, supplies, equipment, or services.

· Consults with agency representatives about purchase requests, product availability, clarification and modification of requests and/or specifications, delivery schedules, and other purchasing-related issues in order to obtain commodities that meet agency requirements and to promote standardization and cost savings.

· Investigates material/services desired to determine state approved purchasing method which could be RFQ; 3 Bids; Purchase Order; Delivery Order (using an existing State Master Agreement).

· Interviews and consults with vendors and vendor representatives about their goods and services, costs, promotions, shipping options, and changes or cancellations in order to negotiate and settle claims resulting from materials that don't meet specifications, property damage, and/or defective goods.

· Confers with stakeholders to find solutions to issues not addressed by established policies and procedures.

· Helps with low-value contract development, preparation, and submission.

Skills or knowledge required:

· Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

· Ability to prepare and interpret complex specifications and analyze bids.

· Ability to develop procedures and techniques for locating supply sources and soliciting, tabulating, and analyzing bids.

· Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, including writing of specifications for a variety of commodities.

· Knowledge of state purchasing laws, regulations and procedures

· Knowledge of shipping methods and stock control, including the ability to schedule the placing of large-scale orders for delivery against deadline dates.

Minimum qualifications:

Two (2) years responsible experience in the large-scale purchasing of a wide variety of goods involving direct contact with vendors and sales representatives, and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Engineering. Comparable experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to those applicants:

· Purchasing/Procurement training certifications.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Experience with State of Maine accounting software (Advantage) or other accounting software.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Tanya Schaub at Tanya.L.Schaub@maine.gov

To request a paper application, please contact Stephanie Hayes via email at recruiting.sesc@maine.gov

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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