Procurement Specialist

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a procurement professional to manage statewide and agency contracts from bid development to award. You will analyze purchase orders for compliance and track delegation authority, while providing training on policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of related experience, plus strong communication and analytical skills. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with state procurement rules at Ike Skelton Training Site in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and complete tasks with urgency.

Responsibilities

• Serves as agency liaison for expired, renewal, or contract related issues for statewide and agency contracts.
• Assist procurement associates with development of scope of work for solicitations and bids.
• Participate in bid evaluations and award agency contracts and work with the Office of Administration to facilitate the award of agency contracts
• Analyze and approve agency purchase orders for compliance to state purchasing and procurement procedures, statutes, rules and regulations
• Track agency purchase orders for agency delegation authority compliance
• Provide training for procurement associates on procurement procedures and policies
• Prepare and analyze procurement related financial reports.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reporting capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAMII Financial System

MissouriBUYS

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

This position provides a chance to be a part of the mission of the Office of the Adjutant General to ensure the public safety of Missourians for operations of facilities statewide. This opportunity within the department can provide a direct impact on Missourians and the public safety of our communities.

Job Location: This position will be located at Ike Skelton Training Site, 2302 Militia Dr., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

• Serves as agency liaison for expired, renewal, or contract related issues for statewide and agency contracts.
• Assist procurement associates with development of scope of work for solicitations and bids.
• Participate in bid evaluations and award agency contracts and work with the Office of Administration to facilitate the award of agency contracts
• Analyze and approve agency purchase orders for compliance to state purchasing and procurement procedures, statutes, rules and regulations
• Track agency purchase orders for agency delegation authority compliance
• Provide training for procurement associates on procurement procedures and policies
• Prepare and analyze procurement related financial reports.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed)
• Communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting capabilities
• Ability to acclimate to changing priorities and complete tasks with a sense of urgency
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices with ability to apply them to various accounting transactions
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships within the office and supporting offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the SAMII Financial System and MissouriBUYS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel

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.

Mo National Guard, Human Resources, [phone] or [e-mail]