Procurement Consultant

About the role

This role serves as a key technical and operational liaison between PeopleSoft and the State’s procurement functions, ensuring seamless system integrations, data accuracy, and alignment between internal workflows and public‑facing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily procurement‑related system support for PeopleSoft and other IDOA applications to ensure stable, reliable functionality.
• Administer PeopleSoft Procurement access and security, resolving user issues and maintaining strong controls that uphold system integrity and compliance.
• Execute key compliance duties, including transparency postings, RFQ uploads, ticket resolution, and providing policy and process guidance to agency procurement staff to assure compliance.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential for reporting, analysis, and troubleshooting.
• A growth mindset and curiosity to learn are critical, given the evolving nature of procurement systems and digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in ERP systems (specifically PeopleSoft), integrations, and access management.
• Strong investigative problem‑solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess issues and implement effective resolutions.
• Excellent collaboration and customer service skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate complex information clearly.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the principles of complicated contract management and negotiation is required.
• Ability to perform client relationship development, problem identification, analysis, and resolution, data-intensive analysis, negotiate contracts, and resolve conflicts.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of PeopleSoft E-Procurement or another ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Procurement and Financial system is preferred.
• Ability to apply knowledge/expertise of contract management principles to various commodities and services is required.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate problems and initiate corrective action.
• Ability to effectively plan and organize work of section.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Tope 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.