Strategic Procurement Leader – Public Sector

State of Mississippi; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Meridian is seeking a Procurement Team Leader to provide senior leadership over procurement, purchasing, contracting, vendor management, warehouse, property, inventory, and fleet for East Mississippi State Hospital. You will develop cost-effective purchasing strategies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Mississippi laws and agency policies.

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply-chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4–6 years of procurement or supply-chain experience.
• Experience in contract management, vendor negotiations, and compliance with state purchasing laws.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, purchasing, contracting, vendor management, warehouse, property, inventory, and fleet for East Mississippi State Hospital.
• Develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies; manage budgets and expenditures; ensure compliance with Mississippi purchasing laws and agency policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi in Meridian is seeking a Procurement Team Leader to provide senior leadership over procurement, purchasing, contracting, vendor management, warehouse, property, inventory, and fleet for East Mississippi State Hospital. You will develop cost-effective purchasing strategies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Mississippi laws and agency policies.

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4–6 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement or supply-chain