PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR

Position Number: 22093831 

County: Pulaski 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,009.95 
ACOM Shared Services-Financial Management Services 

Position Summary

The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for directing the activities of an administrative support staff by interviewing applicants, hiring, terminating incumbents, assigning and reviewing work, training, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Facilitates department interaction and activities with vendors, suppliers, the Office of State Procurement, professional vendor associations and other outside entities as required. Ensures compliance of departmental purchases of commodities and services with state procurement laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to departmental personnel, vendors, and other entities regarding state procurement laws and regulations, state and departmental procurement policies and procedures and contract terms . Maintains procurement records ensuring completeness of records and efficient access. Reviews past expenditures and future operation dans of work unit and develops budget requests for staff, materials, and equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Professional Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, general business, or a related field; plus three years of experience in purchasing or a related field; including one year in a leadership capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of state and federal purchasing laws and procedures.
• Knowledge of the sources of supply, market prices, and product characteristics.
• Ability to formulate and interpret policies and procedures relating to purchasing.
• Ability to interpret purchasing laws and regulations to administrative officials and outside entities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates.

Job Responsibilities and Expected Results

Key Business Processes/Duties

• Oversees the Accounts Payable Unit for the d division.
• Ensures that invoices are paid timely and accurately.
• Reviews monthly WEX, Travel Card and P-Card transactions.
• Assists staff with resolving issues with the WEX card .
• Processes TR-1 requests for the d division and ensures that division policies are being followed.
• Supervises subordinate staff in the Accounts Payable Unit and completes the hiring process when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

The mission of the Department of Commerce is to champion economic opportunities through strategic initiatives and an equitable regulatory environment that attracts and grows businesses, safeguards consumers, enhances workforce quality, and energizes our infrastructure, creating a better quality of life for all Arkansans.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.