Procurement Specialist - Public Sector

Mississippi Library Commission; Mississippi; On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Library Commission is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement activities in accordance with state and federal regulations. You will create and enter purchasing documents into MAGIC and source equipment, supplies, and services via quotes, contracts, and bids.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience, familiarity with SRM, ECC, and MAGIC, and strong Excel/Word/Teams skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience.
• Hiring agency prefers:Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.
• Preferred candidate will be a Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent with SRM/ECC/MAGIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of procurement for the agency in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• 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 formal bid procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2-4 years experience

Tools

SRM

ECC Purchasing

MAGIC (MSMAGIC)

Job description

The Mississippi Library Commission is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage procurement activities in accordance with state and federal regulations. You will create and enter purchasing documents into MAGIC and source equipment, supplies, and services via quotes, contracts, and bids.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience, familiarity with SRM, ECC, and MAGIC, and strong Excel/Word/Teams skills.