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Procurement Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Division of Purchasing is seeking motivated individuals for the title of Procurement Analyst 1, 2, or 3. This position is included in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Procurement Analyst 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Rate of pay starts at $16.86 for a PA 1, $18.04 for a PA 2, and $20.65 for a PA 3, rates may be adjusted dependent upon applicants' qualifications.

Core competencies include:

• Communicating effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Applies the Procurement Code in order to perform the full range of professional procurement activities for LSUHSC New Orleans.
• Procures through proper specification development, solicitation, evaluation of bids, vendor selection, and award to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the solicitation.
• Corresponds with vendor and LSUHSC New Orleans staff.
• Consolidates purchases of common items to obtain maximum economic benefit for the entire agency.
• Provides guidance to LSUHSC personnel and suppliers on the procurement code, as well as applicable policies and procedures relative to the appropriate method of procurement for the goods and/or services to be purchased.
• Maintains records of procurement transactions and qualified vendors.
• Seeks out the most aggressive discounting possible (including any applicable contacts that are available for use by the LSUHSC and/or negotiates all allowable non-competitive purchases to ensure that the best value is obtained for the university and the State.

Please list all relevant work experience and education in the Employment History section of your application, this is a vital step to qualifying for this position. Resumes are not accepted in the place of a completed application. Experience not listed will not be considered.

This is a Civil Service Position. Civil Service Office Support Exam 8500 is no longer required. Pre-employment Drug testing, and a Criminal Background check are required. This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply to this posting, please submit your application.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (...@lsuhsc.edu).

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.