State Procurement Supervisor

The Division of Administration/Office of State Procurement has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-620.

The Office of State Procurement serves as the centralized purchasing and contracting agency of the State of Louisiana, establishing competitive, cost‑effective contracts for goods and services in full compliance with the law, and facilitating access to those contracts by State agencies and political subdivisions, equipping them to effectively serve the needs of the people of Louisiana.

State Procurement Supervisors play a key leadership role in overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of a team of State Procurement Analysts. They provide training, assign and review work, and evaluate performance to ensure a high‑performing, knowledgeable team. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that analysts deliver excellent customer service to vendors and user agencies while organizing and directing work across all central purchasing functions.

They provide subject‑matter expertise as needed, implement policy and procedural changes, and ensure that staff remain informed and compliant with all updates. In addition, they regularly meet with analysts to evaluate performance, address challenges, and support problem resolution with vendors and user agencies, keeping the State Procurement Manager informed of issues that may require higher‑level attention or intervention.

• Communicating Effectively
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  The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability
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  The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Making Accurate Judgments
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  The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Focusing on Customers
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  The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

• Overseeing the state’s capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Six 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 three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

An advanced degree plus two 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.

• Lead and develop a team of State Procurement Analysts by assigning work, monitoring performance, providing training and coaching, reviewing work for accuracy, and documenting performance events.

• Deliver training and guidance to staff, agencies, vendors, and contract‑holders on procurement laws, policies, procedures, workflow processes, and system tools such as SAP LaGov and Pro Act.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, assisting internal and external…