Working Title: Procurement Supervisor
Job Class: Accounting Director
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 96811
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This position is open for consideration and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Consideration for supervisors in the same classification¿will occur through 09/08/2026
Date Posted : 09/02/2026
Closing Date : 09/08/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Financial Management Division (FiM) / Procurement and Encumbrance
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 08:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association (MMA)
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the Minnesota Department of Health's (MDH) Financial Management Division in a position to supervise two financial operations units that conduct activities related to coordinating and executing centralized agency purchasing and procurement of goods and services, including: performing, supervising and ensuring agency purchasing activities are accomplished according to statewide statutes and Authority for Local Purchase polices and requirements (Purchasing Unit); and all business and travel expenses are reviewed and reimbursed (Travel Unit). (This position does not oversee the development and compliance review of grants and professional/technical contracts.)
Working as a Procurement Supervisor within our Financial Management team, you will:
Serve as business lead for the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) procurement module and requisition system.
Act as the liaison to the Department of Administration and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) on issues related to procurement.
Ensure that the department has strong internal controls and complies with the requirements of state statutes, MMB and the Department of Administration.
Execute contractual agreements related to acquisitions on behalf of the agency through delegated authority from Commissioner.
Manage agency policies and procedures pertaining to statewide travel policies, the payment for and reimbursement of special expenses, and employee business expenses.
Oversee the administration of the agency purchasing card policy for the agency.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
This is a hybrid telework position that may require in-person meetings with external shareholders as well as in-office work in the downtown St. Paul location.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Four (4) years of procurement leadership experience working in state government that includes governmental reporting and internal control requirements over procurement operations. This experience will also include all of the following:
Using Minnesota's procurement laws, policies, and guidance, and working with the Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement and/or the Office of Equity in Procurement, including their statewide purchasing and contracting requirements.
Proficient in using SWIFT modules related to procurement.
Familiarity with state business expense reimbursement processes.
Experience supervising or providing lead-worker direction in financial management, procurement, or business expense reimbursement activities.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage, guide and communicate with staff and partners at all levels.
Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:
Demonstrate inclusive behaviors every day, set clear expectations for staff, and actively foster a culture where everyone feels they belong.
Assisting with the preparation and sharing of reports, and helping to write internal procedures, policies or guidance for procurement.
Strong communication skills sufficient to clearly present information to internal and external stakeholders and to establish effective working relationships.
Experience leading a new initiative that includes integration with numerous partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Five years of experience supervising or leading work in financial management, procurement, or business expense reimburse.
Experience approving commodity purchases and service contracts up to $50,000, including holding $50,000 Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) authorization.
Experience delivering training or professional development to individuals and groups on procurement processes and practices.
Experience creating or analyzing utilization reports to evaluate how resources are used and applying those insights to improve inclusion within agency-wide procurement activities.
Experience helping to improve work processes and putting continuous improvement efforts into action.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
