PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR

PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR

Salary

$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

14/50310784/PROSUP/10.20.26-LR

Department

DOTD-Administration

Division

Section 14

Opening Date

10/21/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Statewide Purchasing & Contract Administration

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented Procurement Supervisor to join the Procurement Section within the Office of Management and Finance. This position supports statewide procurement operations by overseeing complex purchasing activities, coordinating competitive solicitations, administering professional services contracts, reviewing procurement transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal purchasing requirements.

The position works under the direction of the Procurement Director and exercises independent judgment in evaluating procurement methods, reviewing bids and proposals, interpreting purchasing regulations, resolving contractual issues, and providing guidance to procurement personnel and agency leadership. This role also exercises supervisory and functional oversight, provides technical assistance to DOTD districts and sections, and supports the development and implementation of effective procurement policies and procedures.

This opportunity is ideal for a procurement professional who possesses strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills and can manage complex purchasing activities while maintaining transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Applicants with experience in public procurement, competitive solicitations, contract administration, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendor negotiations, procurement compliance, purchasing systems, or supervisory oversight are encouraged to apply.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

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

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:

• Supervises and coordinates complex procurement activities involving technical and specialized supplies, materials, equipment, and services for DOTD offices, districts, and programs. Establishes work priorities, assigns responsibilities, reviews procurement transactions, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Oversees competitive purchasing and solicitation activities, including the development of technical specifications, vendor research, bid advertisements, bid evaluations, and contract awards. Reviews procurement methods and award recommendations to ensure compliance with established purchasing requirements and delegated purchasing authority.
• Coordinates the preparation, advertisement, evaluation, and award of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for professional, consulting, and other contractual services. Provides guidance regarding solicitation requirements, evaluation criteria, proposal reviews, selection procedures, negotiations, and contract award documentation.
• Reviews and oversees the preparation of professional services contracts, contract amendments, intergovernmental agreements, and related procurement documents. Ensures contractual requirements, approvals, supporting documentation, and regulatory requirements are satisfied prior to execution.
• Provides technical supervision, training, and guidance to procurement personnel, including reviewing work products, evaluating performance, recommending personnel actions, and ensuring adherence to established purchasing procedures. Identifies training needs and recommends improvements to procurement operations.
• Coordinates procurement-related training, compliance reviews, and consulting activities associated with DOTDs statewide Procurement Card (P-Card) Program. Collaborates with Financial Services to provide guidance, evaluate purchasing practices, assist with compliance reviews, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Administers DOTDs statewide Surplus Scrap Metal Program and provides oversight of equipment trade-in procurement activities. Reviews and approves applicable transactions, maintains required records, coordinates with appropriate state agencies, and ensures compliance with applicable state laws and departmental requirements.
• Provides regulatory oversight and technical assistance to DOTD districts, sections, and field offices concerning procurement activities. Reviews purchasing transactions, evaluates compliance with delegated purchasing authority, assists with procurement audits, and recommends corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.
• Researches and resolves complex procurement issues involving vendors, contract terms, bid protests, purchasing disputes, and regulatory requirements. Reviews procurement activities involving federal funding, including FEMA and FHWA requirements, and ensures applicable technical specifications and purchasing standards are satisfied.
• Supports DOTD emergency and disaster response operations by coordinating procurement activities and providing purchasing assistance during declared emergencies and other operational needs. Develops recommendations to improve procurement efficiency, accountability, and compliance and performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.

Compensation: This position has the following Progressive Premium Pay for hours actually worked.

• 0 months to less than 2 years - $1.00/hour
• 2 years to less than 4 years - $1.50/hour
• 4 years or greater - $2.00/hour

Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any additional compensation is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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.

• 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 place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Julie Kennison, CPPB, NIGP-CPP

Director - DOTD Procurement

Office: 225-379-1424 | www.dotd.la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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 Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work, and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA"

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, the DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the names and relationships of any immediate family members whom LaDOTD currently employs. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.

06

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

07

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

08

DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands?

• I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback.
• I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported.
• I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve.
• I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges.

09

DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

10

TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

11

TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

12

How many years of experience do you have utilizing the rules, regulations, and procedures associated with the Louisiana Procurement Code?

13

How many years of experience do you have with purchasing large volumes of technical and specialized supplies, materials, and equipment?

14

Select all of the following for which you have at least one year of experience:

• Administering Requests for Proposals (RFP)
• Communicating with vendors, other state agencies, and/or state government
• Developing Bid Specifications
• Developing Contracts
• Evaluating Bids and Making Bid Awards
• Excel
• Processing Purchase Orders
• Purchasing and Inventory Control

15

Explain in Detail any selection in the previous question. If none were selected, please indicate "N/A".

16

Do you have any experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) such as SAP?

• Yes
• No

17

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your duties and responsibilities and the time period. Please indicate the name of the employer, approximate dates of employment, and any other relevant information. If you answered "No", please indicate "N/A".

18

Do you possess a 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)?

• Yes
• No

19

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the designation type, number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm