PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1, 2 or 3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history. The Purchasing Section is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to manage vendor relationships, oversee strategic sourcing, and ensure all agency acquisitions comply with state regulations.

Requirements

• Three 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; OR A bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with those of others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex system of contracts.
• Develops and prepares detailed, technical and intricate specifications, bids and awards.
• Procures through proper specification development, vendor solicitation, evaluation of bids for prices, delivery, terms and conditions.
• Corresponds with vendors and agency staff.
• Coordinates and standardizes equipment and supply purchases.
• Works with agency administrators and other personnel.
• Maintain records of transactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level