Procurement Analyst 1-3

About this Job Keep Louisiana Moving Through Smart Procurement Statewide Purchasing | Competitive Bidding | Contract Administration The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced, analytical, and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst 1- 3 to join the Procurement Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position plays an important role in supporting Louisiana's transportation infrastructure by managing complex purchasing activities, administering procurement contracts, evaluating competitive bids, and ensuring the efficient and responsible use of public resources. Working under the direction of the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist independently coordinates specialized procurement activities involving technical supplies, materials, equipment, and services needed to support DOTD offices, districts, and programs statewide. Responsibilities include developing purchasing specifications, evaluating vendor submissions, administering contracts, resolving procurement issues, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal purchasing requirements. This opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional who enjoys solving complex purchasing challenges, analyzing competitive proposals, interpreting procurement regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve effective purchasing outcomes. Applicants with experience in public procurement, competitive bidding, contract administration, vendor relations, purchasing compliance, Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), or government purchasing systems are encouraged to apply. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ 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: Performs complex purchasing activities involving a high volume of technical and specialized supplies, materials, and equipment for DOTD offices, districts, and programs statewide. Coordinates purchases under the Department's delegated purchasing authority and applicable statutory exemptions, ensuring compliance with established procurement requirements. Develops, researches, reviews, and revises technical purchasing specifications, solicitation requirements, and bid evaluation criteria. Collaborates with DOTD districts and sections to identify operational needs, evaluate available products and services, and determine appropriate procurement methods. Coordinates competitive purchasing activities, including preparing bid documents, determining advertisement requirements, researching prospective vendors, conducting bid openings, reviewing submissions, and awarding contracts in accordance with applicable purchasing laws and regulations. Develops contracts and contractual specifications for specialized commodities and services. Eva…

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