Regional Purchasing Agent Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Are you looking for a career that will utilize your financial training, education, customer service and/or experience into action?
Apply today to join our team as a Purchasing Agent where you will be responsible for coordinating the purchasing activities for our Green Bay office!
We are dedicated to achieving the WisDOT mission by ensuring reliable and cost-effective business support services in various areas for the entire agency.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule! This full-time permanent position is headquartered at and required to work from the WisDOT office located at 944 Vanderperren Way in Green Bay, WI 54304 at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Position Summary
This position will complete purchasing activities based on a thorough knowledge of State Statutes, Wisconsin Department of Administration and Wisconsin Department of Transportation policies and purchasing principles and practices. As a purchasing agent, you will be responsible for creating requisitions based on regional needs, completing change orders as needed and reviewing invoices for appropriate payment.
Specific responsibilities include soliciting, negotiating, and awarding simplified bids; reviewing internal bid waivers; analyzing procurement processes for best practices; providing purchasing training to regional management and staff as well as coordinating the regional procurement and procurement card payables.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (07-04) with an annual salary of $56,160 - $68,640 (or $27 - $33 per hour), plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants must detail having experience in both of the following in order to be considered:

• Interpreting and applying complex information such as rules, policies, laws or procedures
• Performing fiscal related duties (e.g. purchasing, accounting, finance, loans, etc.)

In addition to having all the above, well-qualified applicants will also detail having experience with one or more of the following:

• Working in a purchasing, procurement or contract management role performing duties such as creating purchase requisitions, bid specifications, quotes, contract monitoring, etc.
• Working with an Enterprise Purchasing System (ERP), such as PeopleSoft
• Applying State of Wisconsin purchasing and/or procurement policies

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Vicki Kaul at vicki.kaul@dot.wi.gov or 608-261-6302.
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 1st, 2026.