Procurement Specialist — Public Library Systems

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Mississippi Library Commission is hiring a Purchasing Agent for 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time role oversees all procurement activities, creates and enters purchasing documents into MAGIC, and sources equipment, supplies, and services through RFQs, state contracts, or formal bids.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 2–4 years of purchasing experience, with preferred credentials as a Mississippi Purchasing Agent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience in purchasing/procurement.
• Experience with SRM, ECC purchasing and contracting in MAGIC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of the procurement function for the Mississippi Library Commission.
• Create and enter purchasing documents (contract requests, contracts, purchase requests, purchase orders, goods receipts) into MAGIC.
• Source equipment, supplies, and services using RFQs, state contracts, and/or formal bid procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MAGIC

SRM

ECC

Job description

State of Mississippi's Mississippi Library Commission is hiring a Purchasing Agent for 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time role oversees all procurement activities, creates and enters purchasing documents into MAGIC, and sources equipment, supplies, and services through RFQs, state contracts, or formal bids.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 2–4 years of purchasing experience, with preferred credentials as a Mississippi Purchasing Agent.