PURCHASER

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

DEER LODGE, MT

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!

The Purchaser works for the Warehouse/Purchasing Manager within the Contracts and Procurement Division. The position is responsible for receiving, reviewing and processing all purchase requests for a wide variety of commodities, supplies, and services for Montana State Prison. The Purchaser is also responsible for reconciling the pro-cards for the Warehouse employees, and for the supervision & training of the inmate computer clerks in the data input operations unit.

This position performs professional work in providing expertise to Montana State Prison, as well as other Department and Statewide offices, in the procurement of a variety of commodities and services from the commercial sector. This position is entrusted with considerable responsibility for ensuring MSP is in compliance with State procurement statutes, rules, and policies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

The knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, communication, or related field. 

• Two years of purchasing, technical writing, project management, contract administration, or other applicable experience.

Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

BENEFITS

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.

To initiate an application and be considered, you must attach your resume, cover letter, and mark the attachments as a “Relevant File”. In your cover letter, state why you are applying for the position and anything that makes you uniquely qualified. Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Successful applicants will be subject to:

• Criminal history check

• Child/patient/offender abuse registries

• Reference checks

NOTICES

Prison Rape Elimination Act -  Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - The use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes is prohibited in Department of Corrections buildings.  In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is prohibited.