Procurement Specialist - ESP0078

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Job summary

State of Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources in Jefferson City is seeking a contract and procurement professional to manage multiple service agreements and oversee compliance with state purchasing laws. The position is located at 2710 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109, with standard hours Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. Key duties include coordinating contracts, tracking expirations, and ensuring tax compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and coordinate with various program staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain multiple contract and service agreements.
• Engage with program staff to ensure timely bid solicitations and well-defined specifications.
• Assist with scope of work, solicitations and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with Department of Natural Resources, General Services Program for new or existing contracts.
• Track service contracts for expiration/renewal dates and cost increases.
• Maintain records and monitor expenditures for contracts for pricing, tax compliance and documentation.
• Oversee internal purchase authorizations and ensure compliance with state regulations and Chapter 34 guidelines.
• Serve as Fixed Asset Manager and oversee asset tagging and annual inventory.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Self-management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at 2710 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Position hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Coordinate and maintain multiple contract and service agreements.
• Engage with appropriate program staff to ensure that bids are solicited in a timely manner, that specifications are well defined and meet the needs of the program.
• Assist with formulations of scope of work, solicitations and contract documentation.
• Coordinate with Department of Natural Resources, General Services Program in the establishment of new contracts and for any existing contracts or service agreements.
• Track all service contracts to maintain awareness of expiration dates, renewal dates and any cost increases associated with renewals.
• Maintain records and monitor expenditures for contracts to verify contract pricing, contract numbers, and tax compliance of vendors.
• Manage and oversee internal purchase authorizations and verify purchases are within state regulations and purchasing guidance. This position will ensure that RSMo Chapter 34 guidelines are followed.
• Serve as the program’s Fixed Asset Manager, ensuring all equipment is properly tagged and recorded in the Statewide Advantage for Missouri system as well as overseeing the annual inventory of fixed assets.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills

• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.
• Self- Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Equivalent to those typically gained by

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Additional education or experience may substitute for the required education or experience)

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

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Ashley Sullentrup, Administrative Manager, 573-526-3387 or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]