Procurement Supervisor (East Region)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be domiciled in the Harry S Truman State Office Building but will require occasional daytime travel to the greater St. Louis area.

Job Overview: Are you an experienced leader in procurement and contracts management? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this is the career for you! Come join our high-impact Contract Services Team as a Procurement Supervisor focusing on the East Region Chapter 34 Procurement program! As Procurement Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to build for a stronger tomorrow by applying your diverse background, education, and work experiences to the administration and oversight of a variety of unique facilities maintenance contracts and general procurement projects in the East region while contributing your experience to the growth and mentorship of your team.

This is a senior-level professional position accountable for managing and overseeing the competitive procurement process on behalf of state agencies. Every project is an opportunity to make a substantial impact on the future, your community, and the State of Missouri!

This position has room for long-term career growth! It is classified as a Procurement Supervisor (click to learn more).

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Contracts Services Unit. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

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.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Achieve successful bidding/contract execution by working closely with internal teams, state agency representatives, vendors/suppliers, and contractors to manage the contract scope of work, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with contract objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Give advice on procurement methods, including but not limited to identifying and prioritizing needs, assessing the impact of procurement decisions, and developing strategies to mitigate risk.
• Procure a wide variety of procurements for commodities, services, and/or information technology (IT) projects, many of which are highly technical and require complex procurement standards and procedures such as negotiation, including conducting evaluations of bids received and leading evaluation teams of subject matter experts as needed and conducting pre-proposal conferences.
• Potentially train and supervise team of buyers by providing assistance and guidance in solving complex procurement problems, interpreting purchasing rules and procedures, and approving their bid documents.
• Advise and train user agency staff regarding state statutes, regulations, and procedures for the procurement of commodities, IT, and/or services.
• Manage the vocational-level employee resources including providing assistance in more complex projects and supervision of employees, such as hiring recommendations, training, planning, assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and more. (Supervision at this level also requires this person to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.)
• Cultivate a positive, healthy team culture through mentoring, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating team meetings to communicate and explain directives, policies, guidelines, and procedures for transparency on changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• Ability to communicate, collaborate and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.
• Bachelor’s degree with preferred fields of study such as Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Accounting. (Substitutions may apply.)
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in procurement and/or contracts fields. (Substitutions may apply.)
• Ability to determine appropriate procurement processes and initiate and manage each specific procurement’s circumstances.
• Ability to prepare detailed solicitation documents to solicit proposals from responsible vendors/suppliers.
• Ability to recommend/reference policies and guidelines, training team members, and reviewing state procurements for compliance with statutes, administrative rules, and policies.
• Training, certification(s), and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, conflict management, and critical thinking skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Job Details - More reasons to love this 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

OARecruiters@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.