Procurement Assistant II

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established government agency is seeking a Procurement Assistant II to join their team in Mississippi. This role involves advanced-level procurement work, including purchasing materials, supplies, and services while maintaining inventory and resolving vendor issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a background in procurement or related fields. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of state services and support the agency's mission to provide a safe transportation network. If you are looking for a fulfilling role in public service, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Typically requires a High School Diploma and 1-4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Involves purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintaining inventory usage and resolving purchasing matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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State of Mississippi

Salary: $33,600.00 - $43,999.11 Annually

Location: 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9046-0941-20250319HS

Opening Date: 03/20/2025

Closing Date: 4/3/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $33,600.00

Qualifications:

1. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
2. Typically requires High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-4 years of experience.

About the Agency:

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is responsible for providing a safe intermodal transportation network that is planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in an effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally sensitive manner.

About the Position:

This is advanced-level vocational procurement work which involves purchasing materials, supplies, services, and equipment; maintaining and anticipating inventory usage and securing supplies; and interviewing vendors and state agency representatives to resolve purchasing matters. Incumbents work with purchasing orders, invoices, requisitions, and vouchers. Work also involves the direction and analysis of contract proposals and/or negotiations or the review and analysis of procurement information submitted by state agencies. The work may include responsibility for investigating current market prices and trends and the planning and administration of purchasing/contracts programs. Incumbents may also assist state agencies by initiating recommendations and procedures. Incumbents receive general supervision from a higher-level Analyst or other supervisor/manager.

Address:

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201