Procurement Supervisor (East Region)

Job Location: This position will be domiciled in the Harry S Truman State Office Building but will require occasional daytime travel to the greater St. Louis area.

About the role

Join our high-impact Contract Services Team as a Procurement Supervisor focusing on the East Region Chapter 34 Procurement program. This senior-level professional position is accountable for managing and overseeing the competitive procurement process on behalf of state agencies. You will administer and oversee a variety of unique facilities maintenance contracts and general procurement projects in the East region while mentoring your team. This role offers long-term career growth and the opportunity to make a substantial impact on your community and the State of Missouri.

This position is with the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (OA-FMDC) supporting the Contracts Services Unit. OA-FMDC is committed to strengthening the State’s investments while providing a safe and secure environment through innovative design solutions and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize excellent customer service for a wide and diverse network of internal and external stakeholders, including internal teams, state agencies, state officials, contractors, and the public.
• Achieve successful bidding and contract execution by working closely with internal teams, state agency representatives, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to manage contract scope of work, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with contract objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Advise on procurement methods, including identifying and prioritizing needs, assessing the impact of procurement decisions, and developing strategies to mitigate risk.
• Procure a wide variety of commodities, services, and information technology (IT) projects, many of which are highly technical and require complex procurement standards and procedures such as negotiation. Conduct evaluations of bids received, lead evaluation teams of subject matter experts as needed, and conduct pre-proposal conferences.
• Potentially train and supervise a team of buyers by providing assistance and guidance in solving complex procurement problems, interpreting purchasing rules and procedures, and approving their bid documents.
• Advise and train user agency staff regarding state statutes, regulations, and procedures for the procurement of commodities, IT, and services.
• Manage vocational-level employee resources, including hiring recommendations, training, planning, assigning work, performance assessment, and coaching.
• Cultivate a positive, healthy team culture through mentoring, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating team meetings to communicate and explain directives, policies, guidelines, and procedures for transparency on changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with preferred fields of study such as Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Accounting. (Substitutions may apply.)
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience in procurement and/or contracts fields. (Substitutions may apply.)
• Ability to determine appropriate procurement processes and initiate and manage each specific procurement’s circumstances.
• Ability to prepare detailed solicitation documents to solicit proposals from responsible vendors/suppliers.
• Ability to recommend and reference policies and guidelines, train team members, and review state procurements for compliance with statutes, administrative rules, and policies.
• Training, certification(s), and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma, as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.
• Excellent time management, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Excellent attendance, work ethic, attention to detail, conflict management, and critical thinking skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from Missouri or from an adjacent state if you reside outside of Missouri.

Skills

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and lead with integrity in a manner that inspires trust and builds positive rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders and the public.

Benefits

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.

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