Procurement Specialist

The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is valued and engaged.

We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.

Within the Executive Office of Education, Children’s Trust combines state/federal appropriations and fund raised dollars for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Children’s Trust is overseen by a board of directors, currently has about 36 employees, and also supports a 501c3 organization, Children’s Trust Fund, Inc.

Children’s Trust partners with organizations and communities to drive systemic change that impacts the root causes of child abuse and neglect.

CT envisionsa MA whereall children grow up inthrivingfamilies and communities.

Using a primary prevention approach that centers equity, we fund high-quality programs while providing training and technical assistance to the family support workforce. We are intentional about being strengths-based and family centered.

Our workprioritizeshelping Massachusetts's families build Protective Factors in their lives.

Collaboration | Accountability | Inclusion | Celebrating Successes

It’s an exciting time at Children’s Trust...we are growing! Do you want to help advance our mission?

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist with Massachusetts State procurement expertise to help ensure every dollar is invested with integrity, transparency, and purpose. In this key role, you'll partner across the agency and with state leaders to guide ethical, compliant, and strategic purchasing that supports our mission. If you enjoy solving problems, building trusted partnerships, improving processes, and helping others navigate procurement with confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today in Mass Careers and make an impact where it matters most.

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for managing the procurement process across the agency and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, while maintaining the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and transparency. The Procurement Specialist will collaborate with other agencies such as the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and the Operational Services Division (OSD) to ensure compliance with strategic sourcing guidelines, state finance law, and procurement regulations.

This may include, but is not limited to, the Health and Human Service regulations governing Purchase of Service (POS) contracts that the Children’s Trust also utilizes. The Procurement Specialist will advise both the finance team and staff on the proper protocols for contracting and amendments, including the build-up of rates, and ensuring CT establishes clear contracts for services. The procurement officer plays a critical role in managing the procurement of goods and services, focusing on cost-effectiveness, legal compliance, and strategic sourcing.

The procurement officer will also develop and maintain internal controls as they relate to contracting and procurement, and lead training sessions on procurement ethics, preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, and regulation updates (when applicable). This includes creating standardized documentation requirements that ensure transparency throughout the procurement process.

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