Procurement Specialist - Missouri Dept. of Agriculture

Job Location : Jefferson City, MO

Why you'll love this position :

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state's agriculture industry. With nearly 100,000 farms on more than 28 million acres of farmland, the state's Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. Nearly 90% of Missouri's farms are family owned, and our family farms are committed to producing a safe and secure food supply for customers locally and globally. Additionally, more than one in every ten Missouri jobs are in agriculture and forestry.

This is a senior-level professional position accountable for managing and overseeing the competitive procurement process on behalf of state agencies. Employees direct and manage the inputs or components (e.g. research, compliance, RFPs, etc.) involved with developing and executing on high level contracts. At this level, incumbents give consultative advice on contract methods including, but not limited to : identifying and prioritizing needs, assessing the impact of contract decisions, and developing strategies to mitigate risk. Employees are also accountable for recommending State policies and guidelines, training State agency staff, and reviewing State procurements for compliance with statutes, administrative rules, and policies.