Enterprise Procurement Operations Manager

Munro Footwear Group; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Leave

Holidays

PSLF

Job summary

The State of Montana Department of Administration seeks an Enterprise Procurement Operations Manager to lead centralized procurement support functions, including systems administration, help desk, P-Card oversight, and compliance training. This role reports to the Division Administrator and supervises six staff members.

You will drive efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead IT procurement operations while collaborating across departments to optimize procurement processes for the state.

Qualifications

• Coordinate multiple operational functions in a public or regulated environment.
• Supervise staff, including assigning work, coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices, including applying laws, rules, and policies.
• Lead IT staff who administer procurement systems and provide customer support.
• Analyze data and processes to identify issues, improve efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication with a customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple operational functions (systems, help desk, training, policy oversight) in a public or regulated environment.
• Supervise staff, including assigning work, coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Apply public procurement laws, rules, and policies to procurement decisions.
• Lead IT staff who administer procurement systems and provide customer support.
• Analyze data to identify issues, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Maintain clear, customer-focused written and verbal communication.

Skills

Operational coordination

Staff supervision

Public procurement

IT procurement leadership

Data analysis

Customer communication

Job description

Job Description - Enterprise Procurement Operations Manager (26142206)

Position Title:

Enterprise Procurement Operations Manager - ( 26142206 )

Why should you keep reading and consider working here?

We know you have other work options, but we ask you to consider working with us at the State of Montana Department of Administration (DOA). Our foundation of success is having effective working relationships, built on mutual trust and respect. We will challenge you to be the best you can be and will work hard to provide a work environment that allows you to succeed.(You can learn more about the DOA here .)

What is this career opportunity?

The State Procurement Services Division is seeking an Operations Manager to provide operational leadership for the state’s centralized procurement office, overseeing enterprise-facing support functions including procurement systems administration, help desk services, statewide purchasing card (P‑Card) program oversight, enterprise compliance reviews and training. This position reports directly to the Division Administrator and directly supervises six positions. (You can learn more about the State Procurement Services Division here .)

What are we looking for?

To thrive in this role from day one, you should demonstrate the following skills:

• Coordinate multiple operational functions (e.g., systems, help desk, training, or policy/program oversight) in a public or regulated environment.
• Supervision of staff, including assigning work, coaching, and evaluating performance.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices, including applying laws, rules, and policies to procurement decisions.
• Leading IT staff who administer procurement systems and provide customer support.
• Analize data and processes to identify issues, improve efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with a customer service and relationship‑building focus.

Does this sound like you?

What can you expect from us in return for your work with our agency?

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

Other important information to be aware of.

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

The Department of Administration participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary

94,000.00 - 102,000.00 Yearly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type : Standard

Shift : Day Job

Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location : Helena

Agency : Department of Administration

Union : 000 - None

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.