PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1, 2 or 3

PROCUREMENT ANALYST

1, 2 or 3 DOS-Secretary of State Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $2,922 - $5,734 a month 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Vendor relationship building Full Job Description Salary $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 220728 Department DOS-Secretary of State Opening Date 05/04/2026 Closing Date 5/14/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history. The Purchasing Section is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to manage vendor relationships, oversee strategic sourcing, and ensure all agency acquisitions comply with state regulations.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Building and Supporting Teams:

The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Three 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; OR A bachelor's degree.

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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Manage a complex system of contracts. Develops and prepares detailed, technical and intricate specifications, bids and awards. Procures through proper specification development, vendor solicitation, evaluation of bids for prices, delivery, terms and conditions. Corresponds with vendors and agency staff. Coordinates and standardizes equipment and supply purchases. Works with agency administrators and other personnel. Maintain records of transactions.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Procurement Analyst 1, 2 or 3.

Division:

Accounting Division - Procurement / One (1) vacancy.

Location:

Secretary of State, Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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 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. •

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of 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