Procurement Analyst - 3DAS047

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Health, dental, vision benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is seeking a procurement professional to support bid development, contract management and purchasing across divisions. You will ensure compliance with state procurement statutes, assist with MissouriBUYS, and provide guidance on scope of work and vendor questions.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork within a General Services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience (or substitutions).
• Procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with Sam II, MissouriBUYS and SharePoint preferred.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denial.

Responsibilities

• Consult with divisions and OA Purchasing to determine the best course of action for bid requests or bidding situations.
• Develop and process formal/informal bids into services and commodities contracts (e.g., SFS, Invitation for Bid, RFQ).
• Track department contracts, expirations, and extensions to ensure contracts exist to fulfill the department's mission.
• Ensure compliance with Chapter 34 RSMo and 1 CSR 40 regulations.
• Assist with MissouriBUYS and provide guidance on statewide contracts.
• Assist with procurement questions regarding Scope of Work and contractor compliance.
• Analyze Purchasing Card purchases, utilization and credit limits.
• Serve as backup to other General Services tasks (mail, purchasing card, facilities, fleet).

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Self-management

Productivity in GS environment

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Sam II

MissouriBUYS

SharePoint

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note

The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at the Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri.

• Consult with divisions and OA Purchasing to determine the best course of action for bid requests or bidding situations, assist with MissouriBUYS, and other procurement-related issues.
• Develop and process formal/informal bids into services and commodities contracts such as Single Feasible Source (SFS), Invitation for Bid, and Request for Quote.
• Track department contracts, expirations, and extensions to ensure necessary contracts are in place to fulfill the department's mission.
• Ensure compliance with Chapter 34 RSMo and 1 CSR 40 state procurement statutes and regulations.
• Assist department programs regarding purchase orders in MissouriBUYS. Provide guidance on use of current statewide contracts.
• Assist department programs with procurement questions regarding Scope of Work and contractor compliance related to awarded contracts.
• Assist with analysis of Purchasing Card purchases, utilization, and appropriate credit limits.
• Serve as backup to other General Services Program tasks such as mail, purchasing card, facility request and fleet.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considers the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Ability to operate in a General Services environment and maintain a level of productivity.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Procurement experience (preferred)
• Experience with Sam II (State of Missouri Financial System), MissouriBUYS (State of Missouri Procurement System) and SharePoint (preferred).

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Kimberly Westcott, DAS Executive Assistant at 573-751-7961 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]