Inventory Planning and Purchasing Buyer

The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency has responsibility for coordinating disaster response and recovery operations across Missouri – responding to everything from tornadoes and flooding to ice storms to the coronavirus pandemic. SEMA operates the State Emergency Operations Center and provides training and grants to strengthen Missouri’s resilience against natural disasters.

SEMA’s mission is to help our fellow Missourians prepare for, respond to and recover from all emergencies. Oversee the procurement process and give advice on high level contract methods.

Review and/or revise programs in area of responsibility to ensure compliance of operations with laws, regulations, policies, plans, and procedures.

Assist staff with procurement rules, purchasing needs, and options.

Order qualified items with procurement card.

File and maintain documents in both paper and electronic formats to retrieve at a later date.

Maintain contract files; notify affected programs/facilities of expiration dates; Maintain Agency fixed assets and balance ledgers.

Guide administrative staff with prices and related information as an aid in estimating budgetary requirements for procurement; prepare material substantiating the annual budget request as it relates to procurement.

Maintain inventory and provide reports, as requested to programs.

Exercise significant independence, judgment, and initiative in the performance of assignments within established policies and procedures.

Lead the planning and execution of the yearly emergency management conference.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or a closely related field; Comprehensive knowledge of general governmental accounting, auditing, and/or procurement principles, procedures and related fiscal practices.

Skill in negotiating contract prices and terms with contractors.

Ability to assess risk and impact of contracts.

Extensive knowledge of Excel, Access, Missouri Buys, and SAM II.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. 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. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.