Procurement Analyst

The Department of Social Services is seeking applications for a Procurement Analyst located in Cole County.

Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $2,149.03. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Location: This position will be located at 3418 Knipp Drive, Suite A-2, Jefferson City, MO.

The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.

Why you’ll love this position. In this position you will be responsible for managing multiple contracts and solicitations for various programs within DSS. You will work closely with program staff and vendors to establish contracts for services and products necessary to fulfill DSS's mission to ensure Missouri citizens obtain needed services.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to assist in managing procurement lifecycle, from researching and developing specifications to ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services. This role requires independent judgment, verbal (and non-verbal) communication skills, proficient writing skills, critical thinking, and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and other external partners to effectively meet organizational needs.

• Procurement activities that result in contracts that empower Missourians to live safe, healthy and productive lives.
• Develop documents and assist with composing contract language by conducting research to identify potential vendors and solutions.
• Establish and administer contracts in accordance with state purchasing regulations (i.e., RSMo. Chapter 34).
• Ensure solicitation responses are evaluated in a fair and open process and comply with solicitation documents.
• Serve as liaison with Office of Administration (OA), Division of Purchasing and stakeholders to establish contracts on behalf of DSS.
• Maintain complete and accurate contract and solicitation records.
• Assist DSS program staff with developing solicitation and contract documents that ensure DSS needs are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

• Ability to work independently while assessing and managing priorities.
• Effective written, comprehension and oral communication skills.
• Ability to analyze information, apply identified parameters, and draw conclusions.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to embrace change within processes, procedures and working environment when necessary.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, DSS team members, other state agency staff members, and vendors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience and knowledge in public procurement is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with databases, SAMII, MissouriBUYS, and SharePoint are preferred.

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

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact: Brenda Becker at brenda.s.becker@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov.

Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled