Procurement Analyst 1, 2, Or 3
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 2922 - 5734
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE
Jackson LA
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 an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety working in a correctional facility where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.
Dixon Correctional Institute is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Procurement Analyst to support the facilitys mission through effective purchasing contract coordination and supply management. This role plays a key part in ensuring that essential goods services and equipment are acquired efficiently ethically and in compliance with state procurement regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills sound judgment and a commitment to supporting daily operations within a secure correctional environment.
Why work for DOC
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.- Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.Minimum Qualifications
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 bachelors degree.
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.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Applies the Louisiana Procurement Code and related regulations to perform the full range of professional purchasing activities for the agency ensuring all actions comply with state laws policies and ethical standards.
- Determines the appropriate procurement methodsuch as competitive bidding request for quotations or other authorized processesbased on the nature of the goods or services and applicable thresholds.
- Communicates with vendors and agency staff both verbally and in writing regarding contract terms delivery schedules product quality pricing and order modifications; investigates and resolves discrepancies or performance issues as needed.
- Manages the procurement cycle through proper specification development solicitation preparation evaluation of bids or proposals vendor selection and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements outlined in the solicitation.
- Ensures documentation is complete accurate and compliant with audit standards maintaining clear records of procurement actions and decisions.
- Supports agency operations by monitoring contract performance identifying potential issues and recommending corrective actions or process improvements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
- Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
- An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
- This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Career Progression Group: PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1 2 OR 3
- Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
- Salary depends on level of experience.
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 is a 24-hour facility.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 acceptedin 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 clickHERE.
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:
Christy Rossin
Human Resources Department
Ph:
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Lean
- Pivot tables
- SAP
- Asset Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Management
- Contracts
