PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge, LA

www.doc.louisiana.gov

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

This position provides agency-wide procurement and operational support, ensuring that purchasing, contracts, property, fleet, and P-Card activities follow Louisiana statutes and administrative rules. 
The role keeps daily operations running smoothly while preventing compliance issues and supporting staff across multiple divisions.

This role is uniquely positioned at the center of the agency’s operations. It’s one of the few positions that interacts with every division regarding a variety of functions. You get to help staff, fix problems, and make operations run smoother.  This role is enjoyable for someone who likes variety, problem-solving, and working with people. The impact of the work is immediate and visible, making the role rewarding, fast-paced, and meaningful.

Seven years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

An advanced degree plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Designation as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: 
 Procurement Oversight
 Reviews purchasing requests and solicitations, helps staff understand requirements, and ensures all purchases follow state laws. Supports facilities and central office staff in resolving procurement questions and avoiding audit risks.
 Property & Fleet Coordination
 Oversees property notifications, surplus transfers, vehicle trades, LPAA interactions, and fleet documentation. Ensures items are tracked, documented, and processed correctly and helps staff understand property and fleet workflow requirements.
 P-Card & Operational Support
 Monitors P-Card activity for compliance, assists staff with STL limits and rules, prevents split purchases, and supports operations by troubleshooting issues and improving processes

This position would typically manage a Procurement Specialist. The managed position would focus on day-to-day processing, while this role provides oversight, training, and problem resolution.

Position-Specific Details: 

Appointment Type: DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if the position becomes available.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career, and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. 

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov

Salary : $5,023 - $9,856