PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Promotional Opportunity At Louisiana Department Of Corrections

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Corrections Services

Headquarters Offices Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is a promotional opportunity for current LA Department of Corrections employees who have permanent status and are ready to advance in their career.

This position provides agency-wide procurement and operational support, ensuring that purchasing, contracts, property, fleet, and P-Card activities follow Louisiana statutes and administrative rules. The role keeps daily operations running smoothly while preventing compliance issues and supporting staff across multiple divisions.

This role is uniquely positioned at the center of the agency's operations. It's one of the few positions that interacts with every division regarding a variety of functions. You get to help staff, fix problems, and make operations run smoother. This role is enjoyable for someone who likes variety, problem-solving, and working with people. The impact of the work is immediate and visible, making the role rewarding, fast-paced, and meaningful.

Minimum Qualifications :

Seven 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 four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR An advanced degree plus three 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 found here.

Job Duties And Other Information :

Job Duties : Procurement Oversight Reviews purchasing requests and solicitations, helps staff understand requirements, and ensures all purchases follow state laws. Supports facilities and central office staff in resolving procurement questions and avoiding audit risks. Property & Fleet Coordination Oversees property notifications, surplus transfers, vehicle trades, LPAA interactions, and fleet documentation. Ensures items are tracked, documented, and processed correctly and helps staff understand property and fleet workflow requirements. P-Card & Operational Support Monitors P-Card activity for compliance, assists staff with STL limits and rules, prevents split purchases, and supports operations by troubleshooting issues and improving processes

This position would typically manage a Procurement Specialist. The managed position would focus on day-to-day processing, while this role provides oversight, training, and problem resolution.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : DETAIL OF A permanent, classified employee of LA DPS&C - CORRECTIONS SERVICES (Adult DOC)

• An employee selected for detail may be permanently promoted to this position if the position becomes available.

Note regarding the advertised pay range : The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career, and NOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information :

This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov