What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Analyst position at State of Missouri?
Job Location: This position will be located at the Harry s Truman State Office Building 301 W High St Jefferson City, MO 65101
Come grow your skills with us! It’s rare to find a job with multiple career progression opportunities, but State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing’s Procurement Analyst position, which requires a relevant degree or comparable public purchasing experience, has such a pathway. If you like to help customers, have good written and verbal communication skills, like working with Word and Excel, like variety, and are a responsible individual, the Procurement Analyst position may be your dream job.
The Division of Purchasing is responsible for the purchase of products and services needed by state agencies to fulfill their missions in the Executive Branch.
As an entry-level position into the Division of Purchasing, the Procurement Analyst receives hands-on training for conducting competitive procurement processes for agency-requested products and/or services.
The Procurement Analyst will receive training for using web-based eProcurement technology tools for conducting procurement activity.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
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.
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.
OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov
Come grow your skills with us! It’s rare to find a job with multiple career progression opportunities, but State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing’s Procurement Analyst position, which requires a relevant degree or comparable public purchasing experience, has such a pathway. If you like to help customers, have good written and verbal communication skills, like working with Word and Excel, like variety, and are a responsible individual, the Procurement Analyst position may be your dream job.
The Division of Purchasing is responsible for the purchase of products and services needed by state agencies to fulfill their missions in the Executive Branch.
As an entry-level position into the Division of Purchasing, the Procurement Analyst receives hands-on training for conducting competitive procurement processes for agency-requested products and/or services.
The Procurement Analyst will receive training for using web-based eProcurement technology tools for conducting procurement activity.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
- Prepare the official solicitation document for issuance based on the agency's scope of work,
- Issue the solicitation, facilitate vendor inquiries; conduct pre-bid conferences and issue amendments, if needed,
- Conduct evaluations of bids received, lead evaluation teams of subject matter experts as needed, and
- Make contract awards and manage the contract post-award.
- Bachelor’s degree required. (Substitution on the bachelor's degree may be allowed if 4 or more years of relevant procurement experience)
- Desirable for the candidate to have 1-3 years of relevant procurement experience.
- Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities.
- Effective written and oral communication
- Able to analyze facts, apply identified parameters, and draw conclusions.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Adaptable to change, deadlines, and working with teams.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and vendors
- Experience with computers, desktop applications including Microsoft Office products.
- Knowledge of SAMII, MissouriBUYS and SharePoint are preferred.
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.
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.
OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov