Procurement Analyst

Job Location: This position will be located at Central Office, 1706 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Why DMH:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness, substance use and developmental disabilities. This position is within the Division of Administrative Services where you’ll manage and administer contracts that supports our sister divisions who run programs of mental illness, substance use and developmental disabilities, so individuals have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and to be a valued member of their communities.

Why you will love this position:

This is an entry level position into the procurement field where you’ll get to work with other staff that will help you grow and learn, train you in the procurement profession that could lead to other procurement opportunities. This position is responsible for the purchase of products and services needed by DMH divisions and facilities to help them better serve their customers.

• Manage the complete solicitation process from issuance to award, ensuring an open and fair procurement process.
• Evaluate bids to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Manage and/or assist in managing evaluation committee to ensure a professional, impartial evaluation.
• Maintain contract information in procurement databases, ensuring accuracy of information.
• Manage contracts and work with program staff throughout a contract’s life cycle.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract files.
  
  
  • Assist program staff in the development of a contract scope of work.
  
  
  • Work interactively with other DMH staff and other agency personnel.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Effectively plan work, set priorities, and manage time to ensure that work is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Able to analyze facts, apply identified parameters, and draw conclusions.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Organized and detailed oriented.
• Adaptable to change, deadlines and working with teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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

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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