PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1, 2 or 3

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

The Purchasing Section is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to manage vendor relationships, oversee strategic sourcing, and ensure all agency acquisitions comply with state regulations.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Building and Supporting Teams:The ability to combine one's 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.

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 bachelor’s 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:

• Manage a complex system of contracts.
• Develops and prepares detailed, technical and intricate specifications, bids and awards.
• Procures through proper specification development, vendor solicitation, evaluation of bids for prices, delivery, terms and conditions.
• Corresponds with vendors and agency staff.
• Coordinates and standardizes equipment and supply purchases.
• Works with agency administrators and other personnel.
• Maintain records of transactions.

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Procurement Analyst 1, 2 or 3.
Division: AccountingDivision - Procurement / One (1) vacancy.
Location: Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA.
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 accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist
Secretary of State Nancy Landry
Human Resource Division
P. O. Box 94125
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
ashley.rathcke@sos.la.gov

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