Procurement Officer II (0366) at State of Mississippi, MS in 25 - HINDS COUNTY

Job description

• This is advanced-level professional procurement work. The incumbent is involved in directing a procurement program. Incumbents direct and analyze contract proposals and negotiations and review a wide range of commodity items.
• Work includes overseeing the purchasing of supplies and equipment, making payments, keeping records, checking inventories, and the use of the procurement card. Incumbents prepare special reports, telephone surveys, cost studies, and write specifications for equipment, furniture, supplies, and contracting for services.
• Incumbents have the authority to reject substandard shipments, but final authority on major insurance and contract negotiations for the purchase of extremely high-quality and technical items is generally reserved for the approval of a supervisor/manager.
• The incumbent is also responsible for investigating current market prices and trends; planning and administration of purchasing programs; training of subordinate staff members; coordinating staff activities; developing and implementing staff policies and procedures; and assisting state agencies.
• Incumbents initiate recommendations and procedures and receive limited supervision from a supervisor/manager. The incumbent oversees the work of lower-level Procurement Analysts and clerical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Directing a procurement program
• Directing and analyzing contract proposals and negotiations
• Reviewing a wide range of commodity items
• Overseeing the purchasing of supplies and equipment
• Making payments, keeping records, checking inventories, and using the procurement card
• Preparing special reports, telephone surveys, cost studies, and writing specifications for equipment, furniture, supplies, and contracting for services
• Investigating current market prices and trends
• Planning and administration of purchasing programs
• Training of subordinate staff members
• Coordinating staff activities
• Developing and implementing staff policies and procedures
• Assisting state agencies
• Initiating recommendations and procedures
• Overseeing the work of lower-level Procurement Analysts and clerical personnel

Requirements

• Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, Ability to maintain confidentiality, and an Advocate for Children.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.

Skills

Required

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Adapt Quickly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Advocate for Children

Benefits

• $43,509.31 - $61,171.92 Annually
• $43,509.31
• $61,171.92