Procurement Officer II (0366)

ms.gov - Mississippi's Official State Website; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Human Services seeks an experienced Procurement Officer II for the Youth Services division, located at Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond, MS. This advanced role directs procurement operations, analyzes bids, and oversees purchasing, payments, records, inventories, and contract negotiations.

The incumbent will prepare reports, write specifications, and supervise staff while ensuring compliance and efficiency in procurement activities for state agencies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in procurement or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee a procurement program.
• Analyze contract proposals and negotiations; review commodity items.
• Oversee purchasing of supplies and equipment; manage payments and records.
• Monitor inventories and use procurement card; prepare reports and cost studies.
• Draft specifications for equipment, furniture, supplies and services.
• Assess market prices and trends; plan purchasing programs.
• Train subordinate staff and supervise procurement analysts and clerical staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Ethical conduct

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Advocate for children

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Procurement Officer II (0366)

Full-Time

Job Number

9048-0571-20260916hinds

0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES

Opening Date

09/16/2026

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$61,171.92

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located at Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond, MS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About the Position

This is advanced-level professional procurement work. The incumbent is involved in directing a procurement program. Incumbents direct and analyze contract proposals and negotiations and review a wide range of commodity items. Work includes overseeing the purchasing of supplies and equipment, making payments, keeping records, checking inventories, and the use of the procurement card. Incumbents prepare special reports, telephone surveys, cost studies, and write specifications for equipment, furniture, supplies, and contracting for services. Incumbents have the authority to reject substandard shipments, but final authority on major insurance and contract negotiations for the purchase of extremely high-quality and technical items is generally reserved for the approval of a supervisor/manager. The incumbent is also responsible for investigating current market prices and trends; planning and administration of purchasing programs; training of subordinate staff members; coordinating staff activities; developing and implementing staff policies and procedures; and assisting state agencies. Incumbents initiate recommendations and procedures and receive limited supervision from a supervisor/manager. The incumbent oversees the work of lower-level Procurement Analysts and clerical personnel.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, Ability to maintain confidentiality, and an Advocate for Children.

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