PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR

Procurement Supervisor

This is a promotional posting open only to permanent, classified employees of the Secretary of State's office. The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by fulfilling its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing, and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections, and preserves, presents, and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history. The Louisiana Secretary of State is seeking to fill a vacant Procurement Supervisor position in the Procurement Section by promoting a current permanent employee. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression.

Minimum Qualifications: Seven years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR An advanced degree plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing. Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Designation as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Job Duties: Supervise lower level positions in the Procurement Section for the department.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Departmental Promotional Division: Accounting Division - Procurement Section / One (1) vacancy Location: Baton Rouge, LA How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 View email address on click.appcast.io

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