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PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR

Date: Jul 29, 2025

Req ID: 51554

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72209

Category: DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Anticipated Starting Salary: 57351

Position Number: 22125523

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 08/05/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: 57351

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

This position is responsible for daily budget management, annual operations planning, biennial budget planning, and oversight for the Procurement activities for the Department. Daily procurement management includes staff supervision, audit and release of Department procurements, and oversight for Department competitive procurement processes. Daily budget management includes funds reservation adjustments, spend projections and analysis, and budget adjustments as needed.

Position Information

Job Series:Procurement

Classification:Procurement Coordinator – Career Path

Class Code:PPR02P

Pay Grade:SGS07

Salary Range:$57,351 - $84,879

Job Summary

The Procurement Coordinator plays a vital role in the state government procurement process by managing and facilitating the acquisition of goods and services required by the department. This position ensures compliance with state procurement laws, regulations, and internal policies while providing support for the day-to-day procurement functions. The Procurement Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the preparation of procurement documents, processing orders, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring that all procurement activities are completed efficiently, transparently, and in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of procurement documents, including requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations for bids (IFBs), purchase orders, and contracts. Review procurement requests from departments, ensuring they are complete and comply with state regulations before processing. Coordinate the release of procurement solicitations and ensure vendors receive proper instructions for submitting proposals or bids. Assist in tracking and managing procurement milestones, including vendor selection, contract award, and delivery timelines. Provide information and guidance to vendors regarding procurement policies, procedures, and requirements. Ensure that vendors are in compliance with the terms and conditions outlined in contracts. Monitor procurement transactions and follow up on outstanding orders to ensure timely delivery and completion. Assist in managing the inventory of goods and supplies, ensuring proper documentation and tracking for accounting purposes. Maintain organized records of procurement activities and transactions, ensuring compliance with audit standards. Support contract administration by monitoring contract terms and conditions to ensure that vendors fulfill their obligations. Review contracts for accuracy and completeness before final approval and execution. Assist in tracking contract renewal dates, amendments, and changes, ensuring all updates are documented and communicated appropriately. Assist in preparing procurement reports, including tracking procurement budgets, spending, and vendor performance. Compile procurement data for management review, identifying trends, savings opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of procurement practices and procedures, including familiarity with state procurement laws and regulations. Ability to review and process procurement documents, ensuring compliance with departmental and state guidelines. High attention to detail, with the ability to review procurement documents and vendor contracts for accuracy and completeness. Ability to track and maintain procurement records and documentation in an organized manner. Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with vendors, internal teams, and senior management. Ability to clearly communicate procurement policies, processes, and timelines to external stakeholders. Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring the timely completion of procurement processes. Ability to identify and resolve issues in the procurement process, such as discrepancies in orders or contract performance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field, plus two (2) year of experience in procurement, contract management, or a related field is required.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock