Procurement Specialist

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The procurement specialist will be responsible for the purchase of technology products and services needed by state agencies to fulfill their mission. This position is responsible for coordinating with multiple resources, scheduling, and prioritizing work.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD), on the Fiscal and Administrative Team.

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity united as #OneTeam.

• Communicate with agencies to determine needs. Within established guidelines, implement proper procurement path.
• Handle a portfolio of established contracts to monitor for renewals, terminating contracts and amendments that may be required. Work with the MissouriBUYS system to submit contract requests.
• Work with Agencies and the Project Management office staff on preparing documents such as IFBs (Invitation for Bids), RFQ (Request for Quotes), and Procurement Intake (PI) forms for RFPs (Request for Proposals). Evaluate and award as appropriate within procurement authority.

• Skills in coordinating procurement activities.
• Previous experience in a public purchasing role and/or a technical role would be preferred, however due to the nature and complexity of OA ITSD procurement processes, training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently as well as contribute in a team environment.
• Able to become familiar with and apply Chapter 34 and Missouri's procurement.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Experience with products such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

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

The classification for this position is Procurement Specialist; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

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