State Government Procurement Coordinator

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, seeks a Procurement Coordinator to manage and facilitate the acquisition of goods and services in compliance with state laws and internal policies. This role supports day-to-day procurement activities across the department.

You will assist in preparing procurement documents, processing orders, coordinating with vendors, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely, transparent procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field.
• Compliance with state procurement laws and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing procurement documents including RFPs, IFBs, POs, and contracts.
• Review procurement requests for completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate release of solicitations and vendor submission instructions.
• Track procurement milestones from vendor selection to delivery timelines.
• Provide guidance to vendors on procurement policies and requirements.
• Monitor contracts and ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Maintain records and support auditing of procurement activities.
• Assist in budgeting, spending tracking, and vendor performance reports.
• Support contract renewal tracking and document changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or related field

Job description

The State of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, seeks a Procurement Coordinator to manage and facilitate the acquisition of goods and services in compliance with state laws and internal policies. This role supports day-to-day procurement activities across the department.

You will assist in preparing procurement documents, processing orders, coordinating with vendors, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely, transparent procurement.