Procurement Supervisor

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Procurement area is responsible for procuring services and commodities through local purchases, statewide contracts, or bids for the entire Department. Additional duties include coordination of telephone services, receipt and distribution of all commodities purchased, acting as liaison with the Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing and Materials Management, (OA, DPMM) maintenance of all vendor catalogues and statewide contracts, application for and renewal of gasoline credit cards, coordination of all Department printing requests, and coordination of the minority and women owned businesses purchases.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Coordinate, implement, and ensure compliance with agency purchasing requirements.
• Create, track, and monitor purchase orders and solicitations.
• Direct all aspects of the procurement card program, including but not limited to: develop and revise procedures, process new card requests, monitor and adjust usage limits as needed, replace lost/stolen cards, and reconcile monthly procurement card logs.
• Develop and manage direct bill accounts and procedures to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Prepare bids, complete evaluations, and make awards to responsive bidder(s).
• Arrange travel for department staff when necessary.
• Train agency staff on state statutes, regulations, and procedures regarding procurement.
• Assist in reviewing all department contracts for accuracy and compliance within the contract management system.
• Collaborate with interagency Offices to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the procurement process.
• Act as a liaison between department staff and Office of Administration (OA) Purchasing department.
• Participate in evaluations for department and other state agency contracts.
• Facilitate department pre-bid conferences.
• Serve on the Missouri Association of Public Purchasing (MAPP) committee and other committees as directed.
• Assist the Coordinator of Procurement with other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, or closely related field.
  
  OR
  
• Four years of experience in accounting, business administration, financial management, or closely related field, and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.

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

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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:

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 2nd Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.

To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

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