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    Procurement Officer - Shawnee, United States - State of Kansas

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    Employment Benefits

  • First day of employment coverage under the State's comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
  • Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs
  • Sick & Vacation leave
  • Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
  • Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
  • Employee discounts with the STAR Program
  • We celebrate employee appreciation and host socializing events
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    Position Summary & Responsibilities : Procurement Officer (Accountant)

    Join our team as a Government Procurement Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring smooth procurement operations within our government agency. Your responsibilities will include overseeing procurement activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating the acquisition of essential goods and services to support our organization's operations. This dynamic position involves advanced procurement tasks, vendor management, contract negotiation, and strict adherence to government procurement policies and procedures. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our organization's success, we encourage you to apply today

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs); and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Position is responsible for purchasing tasks such as processing agency purchase requisitions, assisting with request for proposals and contract negotiations.
  • Prepares prior authorization documents as needed.
  • This requires confirming the accuracy of funding and account codes; verifying appropriate state contracts are used; checking for appropriate documentation required for purchases and is authorized by designated authorities.
  • Responsible for ensuring receiving reports are received prior to payment of vouchers.
  • Responsible for an agency p-card which includes reconciling monthly statements for purchases and processing payment.
  • Minimum Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or two years of experience in state government procurement, accounting/auditing work.
  • Preferred Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
  • Strong understanding of state government procurement regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Certification in procurement (such as CSCP, CIPS, or CPPB)
  • Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Requirements:

  • State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. The successful applicant (even non-residents) must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website within 10 days of the date the applicant has been offered the employment position. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. This is in accordance with Executive Order If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.
  • Contact Information:

    Name: Pamela Hann
    Email:
    Mailing Address: 401 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66603

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    Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

    If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.


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