Procurement Officer II

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $76,464.89 Annually

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Rn

10/12/2026

10/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

$43,509.31

$76,464.89

The goal of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety is to make Mississippi a safer place for the state’s three million residents. Our employees perform various tasks, including issuing driver’s licenses and firearm permits, patrolling our roads and highways, keeping drugs off the streets, providing training and certification to law enforcement agencies, conducting forensic analysis and investigations, and much more. For questions regarding this position please contact human resources.gov.

This position is located within the Finance & Accounting Division, Procurement, in Pearl, Mississippi, Rankin County. The incumbent is responsible for directing and administering procurement activities and ensuring compliance with applicable state purchasing laws, rules, regulations, and agency policies.

The incumbent oversees and analyzes contract proposals, solicitations, negotiations, and procurement activities involving a broad range of commodities, supplies, equipment, and professional services. Responsibilities include preparing and managing contracts, Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specifications, cost studies, special reports, and market research. The position also oversees the purchasing of supplies and equipment, payment processing, inventory records, procurement card activities, and related financial documentation.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and auditing procurement card records, contract, subaward, and procurement files, ensuring that documentation is complete, accurate, and readily available for review. The position also presents procurement information and recommendations to the appropriate governing board for contract approval and assists with contract administration and monitoring.

Additional responsibilities include researching current market prices and trends; planning, developing, and administering purchasing programs; developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures; coordinating staff activities; training subordinate personnel; and providing guidance and assistance to state agencies and internal departments regarding procurement requirements.

The incumbent is expected to maintain a thorough understanding of Mississippi state purchasing laws, procurement regulations, and applicable policies and procedures. The position provides professional customer service and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders and serves as a resource for procurement-related questions and concerns.

The incumbent has authority to reject substandard or nonconforming shipments and initiate corrective actions when appropriate. Major insurance matters, significant contract negotiations, and purchases involving highly technical or specialized items may require review and approval by the appropriate supervisor or manager.

The position operates with limited supervision and is expected to exercise independent judgment, analyze procurement issues, develop recommendations, and provide guidance on complex purchasing matters. The incumbent performs other duties as assigned.

Mathematical skills;
Knowledge of the industry, MAGIC Experience, Great Organizational Skills.

Ability to perform the following:

Resource and people management;
System analysis;
Monitoring.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.

AGENCY

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The agency prefers the incumbent to have experience with MAGIC, financial Excel spreadsheets, budget management, and expense tracking.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201