Procurement Officer

Finance Division - Remote within ND - Procurement Officer

As a public entity entrusted with spending taxpayer money, prioritizing prudent spending and adherence to laws governing procurement as a Procurement Officer with North Dakota Health and Human Services' Finance Division. The Procurement Officer role is integral to ensuring efficient and transparent procurement processes.

As a Procurement Officer , you will spend your days collaborating with and providing expert assistance and advice to team members on procurement procedures, laws, and guidelines. You will have an eye for detail, and review, proof, and approve procurement solicitations, ensuring compliance with regulations. You will address procurement-related issues, as well as maintain procurement files according to regulatory requirements. You will act as a liaison with the State Procurement Office and other stakeholders and develop and deliver formal training sessions on procurement practices and regulations for HHS team members.

To thrive in this position , you should have a strong command of language and understanding of how phrasing impacts communication. You must have the capability to establish and manage systems for tracking essential details while focusing on driving tasks and achieving results, particularly in long-term projects. You need to demonstrate initiative by effectively nudging others and managing timelines. Furthermore, you enjoy an environment where each day presents new challenges and opportunities.

Flexibility is essential in this role, as you'll need to adapt to shifting priorities. Working with a diverse range of personalities demands strong interpersonal skills, enabling you to listen, influence, and effectively educate others.

To be considered for the Procurement Officer , you must have a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in procurement.

About HHS : ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state and special sources.

Location : ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work remotely from within North Dakota with the ability to travel to Bismarck, ND for meetings.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Amy Jangula Johnson at ajjangulajohnson@nd.gov or at 701.328.1657.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Fiscal Admin

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.