Procurement Analyst 123

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially honestly and expeditiously.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Procurement Analyst 1/2/3 to join the Office of Management & Finance Purchasing Division. This position supports the Departments daily operations by coordinating the procurement of goods and services administering purchasing and contracting activities and ensuring compliance with state procurement laws policies and procedures. Youll work with agency staff vendors and state partners to deliver efficient cost-effective purchasing solutions that support the Departments operational needs. If you enjoy coordinating projects solving problems working with a variety of stakeholders and helping ensure the efficient operation of a state agency we encourage you to apply.

The ideal candidate possesses the following competencies:
Core Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine ones actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions behaviors performance decisions and outcomes.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning seek feedback and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial physical and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Preferred Competencies:

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards integrity and honesty regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow reinforce adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify key stakeholders manage relationships and align interests to move work forward.

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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Procurement Analyst 1/2/3 in the Office of Management & Finance/Purchasing Division you will/may:

• Coordinate the purchase of goods and services needed to support Department operations while learning and applying state procurement laws policies and procedures.
• Prepare purchase requests purchase orders bid documents and other procurement records to support purchasing and contracting activities.
• Review vendor quotes bids and proposals to help ensure purchases meet departmental needs and provide the best value.
• Communicate with agency staff and vendors to answer procurement-related questions coordinate purchases resolve order issues and monitor deliveries.
• Assist with the procurement of equipment technology software maintenance agreements supplies and other operational resources needed throughout the Department.
• Maintain purchasing records contracts inventory information and procurement documentation using departmental and statewide procurement systems.
• Assist with professional service contracts and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by preparing documentation maintaining contract files coordinating procurement activities and supporting proposal evaluation processes.
• Research procurement laws policies and procedures to help ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable state requirements.
• Prepare purchasing reports maintain procurement records and assist with identifying opportunities to improve purchasing processes and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate travel-related purchasing activities including conference registrations hotel accommodations and other travel arrangements for Department employees as needed.

Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Purchasing Division

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression:This position will be filled as a Procurement Analyst 1 2 or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

NO CIVIL SERVICEexam is required 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge LA 70804

Louisianais a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.