About This Job
Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.
Procurement Supervisor
Office of Management and Finance
Division: Procurement
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Office of Management and Finance
The Office of Management and Finance (OMF) oversees the agency’s fiscal operations, budgeting, procurement and contracts, human resources, and other key administrative functions. We provide the internal support and oversight needed to ensure efficient, accountable, and transparent agency operations. OMF does not deliver direct services to the public.
This position is responsible for the overall organization, planning, direction, and coordination of compliance reviews for three statewide programs within the section: Corporate Billed Accounts (CBA), the LaCarte/P-Card Program, and the Travel Card Program. The incumbent serves as the primary Program Administrator for the CBA, P-Card, and T-Card programs and as the lead Administrator for the Purchase Requisition System. These programs are utilized by agency personnel on a statewide basis.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
- Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven 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 four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
An advanced degree plus three 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Details:
Job Duties and Other Information
- This position Supervises professional procurement activities for the agency and ensures that subordinates use the appropriate method of procurement in accordance with state laws and regulations. This position may act as Director in his/her absence.
- Oversees complex procurement activities to include development of specifications for invitation to bid (ITB) projects for Janitorial Services, Armed Guard Security Services, Records Storage, Module Furniture including design and installation, Lawn Maintenance Services and minor renovation projects.
- Directs staff responsible for travel booking and arrangements.
- Manages/oversees compliance by conducting routine daily audits of all transactions for the LW P-card/CBA and T-card programs.
- Serves as a subject matter expert to provide information and communicate effectively with senior management and statewide staff
Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the
“Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.gov
The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you currently employed with the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), serving with permanent status? (This does not include probational, WAE, restricted, or job appointments).
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What are your career interests?
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How many years of professional-level experience do you have in procurement, financial management, or accounting? If you dont have any experience in these fields, enter N/A.
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If you have experience in the areas mentioned in the previous question, please list where you gained that experience. Otherwise, enter N/A.
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How many years do you have in procurement management specifically?
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
- I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
- I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
- I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
- I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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SP - 26: Solving Problems - How do you approach challenges and work toward effective solutions?
- I focus on surface issues, miss root causes, or struggle to follow through on solutions.
- I gather some information, but my solutions may not be fully thought through or feasible.
- I analyze problems thoroughly, identify root causes, and follow through with realistic, adaptable solutions.
- I anticipate and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve systems based on outcomes and feedback.
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SP - 26: Solving Problems - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr - 26: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
- I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
- I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
- I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
- I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
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TCr - 26: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Do you possess 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)?
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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list your certification type, certification number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.
