Procurement Officer

ND Health and Human Services; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Health and Human Services in North Dakota is seeking a Procurement Officer to drive the Rural Health Transformation Project and support the agency with strategic purchasing decisions.

You will collaborate with program partners, vendors, finance, and project managers to ensure timely, compliant procurements and effective resource allocation. This role emphasizes training and stakeholder engagement to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of procurement experience.
• Experience with procurement regulations and processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify appropriate products and services to operate effectively.
• Coordinate purchasing activities from start to finish with program partners, vendors, finance and project managers.
• Ensure procurements are completed timely and in compliance with state/federal requirements.
• Develop and deliver training sessions on procurement practices and regulations for HHS team members.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relations

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The state's largest agency, Health & Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Procurement Officer to help drive the success of the Rural Health Transformation Project and make a strategic impact within the state of North Dakota. This position is more than purchasing products and services; it's about building strong relationships, providing guidance to stakeholders, and making sure the agency has the resources to be successful.

As a Procurement Officer, you will serve as a helpful resource for team members to identify appropriate products and services to operate effectively and efficiently. You are entrusted to spend taxpayer money with logic and resourceful thought. It means working closely with program partners, vendors, finance, and Project Managers coordinating purchasing activities from start to finish. You will ensure procurements are completed timely and in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. You will also be responsible for resolving issues in a timely and positive manner to ensure outcomes are met.

As a Procurement Officer, you will apply your knowledge of competitive solicitation methods including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotes (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and contract administration based on procurement needs. You will address procurement‑related issues, as well as maintain procurement files according to regulatory requirements. You will act as a liaison with the State Procurement Office and other stakeholders and develop and deliver training sessions on procurement practices and regulations for HHS team members.

To thrive in this position, you should enjoy being part of a team that takes pride in supporting others. You must be organized, dependable, approachable, and comfortable collaborating with others to manage multiple priorities. You must have a strong command of language and understanding of how phrasing appropriately can impact communication. Success means demonstrating good judgment, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to think outside the box at times. Furthermore, you enjoy an environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities.

About The Office Of Rural Health Transformation

ND HHS is launching an ambitious Rural Health Transformation Project, guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. This work is about strengthening access to care, improving health outcomes, and building sustainable, people-centered health systems for rural communities across our state. Through deep collaboration across private, public, and community partners, we are reimagining how rural health services are designed, delivered, and supported‑so that where someone lives never limits their opportunity to be healthy.

The Rural Health Transformation Project Has Four Goals

• Rebuild and retain a rural health workforce
• Prevent chronic disease, restore health and reduce costs
• Bring high‑quality care closer to home
• Gain efficiency with modern technology and data

About HHS

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well‑being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2,800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state and special sources.

Location

ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work remotely from within North Dakota with the ability to travel as needed for meetings. ND HHS is working on a return to office protocol.

Funding For Position

This position is funded by a federal grant. If grant dollars do not exist, the continuation of the role will need to be reviewed.

To Succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered a Procurement Officer, you must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field and one (1) year of professional experience in procurement.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,000 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Rebecca Pollert at [e-mail] or at [phone].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.