Procurement Assistant II

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Procurement Assistant II in Hinds County, MS. This advanced procurement role handles purchase orders, monitors inventory, and collaborates with vendors to resolve purchasing matters.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1–4 years of related experience. The Agriculture & Commerce Department aims to support Mississippi's agricultural businesses and enforce related regulations to promote commerce and public safety.

Qualifications

• Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Advance-level procurement work: prepare purchase orders for materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Maintain inventory usage and secure supplies.
• Work with vendors and state agency representatives to resolve purchasing matters.

Skills

Purchase orders

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Procurement Assistant II in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$33,600.00 - $45,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9046-0401-20261028Hs

0401 - AGRICULTURE & COMMERCE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date

11/02/2026

11/9/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$33,600.00

$45,000.00

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-4 years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's (Department) mission is to support and apply necessary regulations to agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi's products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of Mississippi citizens. The Department is dedicated to promoting and heightening the public's awareness of Mississippi's agricultural history, agriculture commodities and the farmers and ranchers who produce them through participation in trade shows, conferences and various other community and agricultural related organizations. Through its various bureaus, the Department seeks to protect the health and economic welfare in conjunction with the agricultural and horticultural interests of Mississippi. These activities include registering pesticides, feeds, seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments, as well as, permitting all pest control operators throughout the state. The Department conducts inspections of producers, grocery stores, meat establishments, fuel stations and other commercial operations to ensure adherence to applicable regulations including, without limitation, food safety and the certification of weighing and measuring devices used in commerce. To contact MDAC call 601-359-1100.

About the Position

This is advanced-level vocational procurement work which involves preparing purchase orders for materials, supplies, services, and equipment; maintaining and anticipating inventory usage and securing supplies; and working with vendors and state agency representatives to resolve purchasing matters. Incumbents work with purchasing orders, invoices, requisitions, and procurement cards. Incumbents may also assist state agencies by initiating recommendations and procedures. Incumbents receive general supervision from a higher-level Analyst or other a supervisor/manager.

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidates are a team player, have a good attitude, are ready and willing to learn and grow, understand strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, good data processing skills and excellent organizational skills.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201