Procurement Associate

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Procurement Associate

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center, South Campus, 5300 Arsenal Street, St. Louis, MO 63139

Semi-monthly Salary: $1,513.19 / Annual Salary: $36,316.59

Scheduled Hours: 0800-1630 (Saturday/Sunday off) Work Area: FTC-South Room D204

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center - South is looking for a positive and energetic Procurement Associate to support the procurement of commodities and services for the Eastern Missouri Psychiatric Hospital system (EMPHS).

Responsibilities :
• Reviewing purchase requisitions for adequate specifications and scope of work, proper descriptions, and completeness of information
• Communicating with EMPHS staff to clarify information on requisitions or obtain additional information
• Communicating with vendors to gain knowledge of products, place orders, or resolve problems
• Collecting statistical and other information to support recommended actions, to determine industry standards and price discounts, and to locate commodities and services
• Advising EMPHS staff of state statutes, regulations, and procedures for the procurement of commodities and/or services
Key Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively via phone and e-mail
• Ability to resolve issues and make decisions by thinking critically and analytically
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, EMPHS staff, and vendors
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks or projects

Eligibility :
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• No discipline in the previous 12 months.

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer; services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis