Procurement Specialist

Job Location: Vocational Rehabilitation Central Office, 3024 Dupont Circle, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Why you’ll love this position:

Our mission is “transforming lives through a great VR experience for everyone,” which includes our clients/claimants and team members. Join an office that genuinely cares about providing the best employment experience for approximately 700 team members statewide. This is a fiscal position responsible for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and services necessary for the operation of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program as well as efficient and accurate review/approval of VR invoices.

• Order supplies and equipment for VR district offices and process requests for printed materials
• Utilize state financial systems to encumber funds, purchase goods and services, initiate payments, process refunds, cancelled checks, and rejected payments; and assist with fixed asset entries for equipment and other qualified purchases
• Work with district offices, as needed, to verify receipt of goods and services and proper purchasing and office equipment repair procedures
• Manage maintenance agreements on VR office equipment
• Review invoices, including the monthly telecommunications bill, for accuracy, communicate with vendors and staff regarding discrepancies, and make corrections as appropriate
• Review procurement card documentation for compliance with existing policies
• Perform data entry for SSA cost reimbursement claims
• Process postage due requests
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent. Two or more years of technical experience in the area of procurement, accounting, or closely related fiscal/financial activities.

(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general accounting principles and governmental accounting systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAM II financial system, MissouriBUYS and other agency systems Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and with other agencies and individuals Ability to plan, organize and execute a large volume of detailed work within assigned deadlines Ability to make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy Effective oral and written communication skills

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

• Health insurance 1 st of the month following start date
• Generous amounts of annual and sick leave each month
• 13 paid holidays
• Retirement and deferred savings programs
• Ongoing opportunities for training and professional development

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources at 573-751-3251 or by email: vacancy@vr.dese.mo.gov

To our applicants with disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 573-751-3251. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate requested needs. TTY/TDD users: Relay Missouri Service: 573-751-0881.

Notice to Applicants: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas through INS.

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