Procurement Associate (4104007)

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Procurement Services, seeks a motivated, detail‑oriented individual to support centralized procurement operations in Jefferson City.

This role processes daily mail, contracts and MOUs, runs and updates reports, maintains filing and archiving, answers phones and emails, and uses Microsoft Office and the state's financial systems to assist staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).
• Communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process and review daily mail for completeness to be used to procure goods and services for the Department.
• Process contract documents and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Run and update daily and monthly reports.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems, scanning of contracts and prepare documents for archiving.
• Answer phones and email communications assisting customers and directing them to the appropriate staff.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and the state's financial systems).
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

State financial systems

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Why you’ll love this position:

The Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Procurement Services, is seeking a motivated, conscientious, and detail oriented individual who is committed to making a meaningful impact, values collaborative teamwork, and maintains a positive, solutions focused mindset. If you thrive in a fast paced environment with evolving priorities and excel at managing multiple tasks, this position offers an excellent opportunity. In this role, you will provide vital support to the department’s centralized procurement operations.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Process and review daily mail for completeness to be used to procure goods and services for the Deparment.
• Process contract documents and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• Run and update daily and monthly reports.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems, scanning of contracts and prepeare documents for archiving.
• Answer phones and email communications assisting customer and directing them to the apporiate staff.
• Utilize Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Internet, and the state's financial systems.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience. (substitutions may be allowed).
• Experience in Microsoft Office. (Word, Excel, Access and Outlook)
• Communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Shalonda Graham at [e-mail] or at( 573) 522-5830.