Procurement Associate

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

This position provides a chance to be a part of the mission of the Office of the Adjutant General to ensure the public safety of Missourians for operations of facilities statewide. This opportunity within the department can provide a direct impact on Missourians and the public safety of our communities.


Job Location: This position will be located at Ike Skelton Training Site, 2302 Militia Dr., Jefferson City, Missouri 65101

Responsibilities - What you'll do
• Serves as agency liaison for agency supply orders.
• Review documents for completeness and accuracy and procure goods or services within pre-established limits of contracts and state policy
• Provide support to agency programs related to trash services and payments
• Analyze and approve agency purchase orders for compliance to state purchasing and procurement procedures, statues, rules and regulations
• Process requisitions, purchases, receipts, and delivery of goods and services
• Track agency purchase orders for agency delegation authority compliance
• Provide training for procurement staff on procurement procedures and policies
• Prepare and analyze procurement related financial reports and reconciliations.
• Assist state agency staff with travel arrangements
• Process PCard purchases, maintain transaction log, and reconciliation of monthly PCard statements
• Perform other related work as assigned.


Demonstrate Regular and Reliable attendance

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience (substitutions may be allowed)
• Communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, and reporting capabilities
• Ability to acclimate to changing priorities and complete tasks with a sense of urgency
• Working knowledge of procurement principles and practices with ability to apply them to various procurement transactions
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships within the office and supporting offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the SAM II Financial System and MissouriBUYS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel
• State of Missouri procurement policies and procedures

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change at the discretion of the Missouri National Guard to meet organizational needs. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Additionally, while this job posting outlines ideal qualifications and requirements, we encourage all interested individuals to think broadly about their background and skill set, and to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. The Missouri National Guard will consider all applicants who demonstrate the potential to succeed in the role.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Missouri National Guard Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or at View phone number on click.appcast.io