State Procurement Supervisor
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State Procurement Supervisor
Salary
$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
OSP 022726B ERG
Department
Division of Administration-Office of State Procurement
Opening Date
02/27/2026
Closing Date
3/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of State Procurement has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of AS-620.
OSP Agency Mission: The Office of State Procurement serves as the centralized purchasing and contracting agency of the State of Louisiana, establishing competitive, cost- effective contracts for goods and services in full compliance with the law, and facilitating access to those contracts by State agencies and political subdivisions, equipping them to effectively serve the needs of the people of Louisiana.
State Procurement Supervisors play a key leadership role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of State Procurement Analysts. They provide training, assign and review work, and evaluate performance to ensure a high-performing, knowledgeable team. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that analysts deliver excellent customer service to vendors and user agencies while organizing and directing work across all central purchasing functions. They provide subject matter expertise as needed, implement policy and procedural changes, and ensure that staff remain informed and compliant with all updates. In addition, they regularly meet with analysts to evaluate performance, address challenges, and support problem resolution with vendors and user agencies, keeping the State Procurement Manager informed of issues that may require higher-level attention or intervention.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
-Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
-Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
-Making Accurate Judgments:: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
-Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:
Overseeing the state's capital construction program
Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
Development of the state budget
Providing technology services
Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
Minimum Qualifications
Six 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 three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR
An advanced degree plus two 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=173520) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Personnel Management
Lead and develop a team of State Procurement Analysts by assigning work, monitoring performance, providing training and coaching, reviewing work for accuracy, and documenting performance events.
Training & Expertise
Deliver training and guidance to staff, agencies, vendors, and contract-holders on procurement laws, policies, procedures, workflow processes, and system tools such as SAP LaGov and ProAct.
Serve as a subject matter expert, assisting internal and external stakeholders with routine and complex procurement activities, and providing data for performance analysis and reporting.
Customer Service
Model and reinforce excellent customer service, ensuring clear, professional communication with agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders while emphasizing OSP's supportive role.
Represent leadership and the team in meetings, taking ownership of tasks and resolving problems effectively.
Workflow Management
Organize and distribute team responsibilities efficiently, verify the completeness and compliance of procurement documents, and ensure approved files are ready for processing.
Policy Administration
Explain, interpret, and enforce State procurement laws, rules, and regulations, translating broad policies into actionable plans, supporting compliance, and facilitating issue resolution.
Other Duties
Uphold professional conduct, monitor standards, and support special projects or additional duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled bypromotion of a current permanent statusOffice of State Procurement employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.
This position also has aretention pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour worked.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.
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 application 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email: Erica.Gay@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) 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 a current permanent Office of State Procurement employee?
Yes
No
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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - 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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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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FC - 26: Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?
I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.
I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.
I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.
I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.
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FC - 26: Focusing on Customers - 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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MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, @context, and trade-offs.
I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
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MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - 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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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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