Procurement Coordinator - Management Analyst 4

About the role

The Procurement Coordinator manages MNsure’s day-to-day purchasing and acquisition activities, serving as the agency’s primary resource for state procurement and ensuring all purchases comply with statutory requirements, delegated Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) authority, internal controls, and agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute MNsure’s full-cycle procurement operations, including reviewing requests, determining procurement methods, creating purchase orders, and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Conduct solicitations, evaluate vendor responses, recommend awards, and support contract development and routing.
• Serve as MNsure’s primary liaison to vendors and internal partners, ensuring clear communication and effective vendor performance.
• Maintain and communicate procurement policies, workflows, and training; ensure compliance with statewide and federal requirements.
• Manage accountable assets and support enterprise asset management and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) reporting.
• Perform fiscal and cost-benefit analyses; support year-end certification, reconciliation, and special projects.
• Provide expert consultation to leadership on procurement risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• To be considered, applicants must have three (3) years of experience performing procurement or purchasing work in the following areas (a Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience):
  • Reviewing procurement requests for accuracy, approvals, funding, or compliance
  • Conducting solicitations, evaluating vendor responses, or recommending awards
  • Creating and managing purchase orders, encumbrances, or procurement documentation
  • Coinciding vendor interactions, resolving issues, or monitoring performance
  • Applying state procurement laws and policies to purchasing decisions
  • Analyzing procurement needs, specifications, or total cost of acquisition
  • Resolving procurement issues such as shipping discrepancies, invoice disputes, or service concerns
  • Communicating procurement requirements to internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Current ALP certification.
• Experience with SWIFT, EIOR, statewide contracts, and enterprise asset management.
• Experience developing procurement policies, workflows, or training.
• Experience conducting fiscal or cost-benefit analyses.
• Experience working in a government, healthcare, or regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective vendor and internal stakeholder relationships.

Additional Requirements

• To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.