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Procurement Coordinator

3 days ago Boston, MA

Job Description

Handles all aspects of procurement, including but not limited to, specification writing, bidding, encumbering, ordering, delivery, and verifying of services and or commodities provided to the Lottery. This position provides all administrative functions as it pertains to purchasing. Communicates with internal Lottery staff, outside vendors and state agencies throughout the procurement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as Procurement Department Administrator -

o Maintains up-to-date procurement files

o Tracks Commission votes

o Vendor Creation and Management

o Scans all procurement documents into proper folders on department server.

o Maintains an internal database of all contract information.

o Tracks contract renewals and end dates following 6 month rule.

• Provides ongoing assistance to departments with procurement of goods and services.

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• Works with departments to write specifications for the purchase of commodities/services.

  • Ensures that statewide contracts are utilized when available for purchases of services and commodities.

• Analyzes and creates supporting documentation regarding proposals, bids, and quotations for goods and services in terms of price, quality, and ability of the vendor to meet all terms and conditions. Issues notices of awards.

• Analyzes, evaluates, makes recommendations and creates supporting documentation concerning contract awards to vendors; verifies commodity and service quality; conducts negotiations with vendors; prepares and executes contractual documents.

• Maintains accurate and detailed records for audits and Freedom of Information requests.

• Receives, verifies, and processes all accounting transactions into MMARS, the statewide general ledger system and track encumbrance balances.

• Works closely with the Lottery's Shipping and Receiving division to verify that all items ordered are delivered correctly and on time while utilizing the Warehouse Management System.

• Acts as a liaison with vendors and state agencies for questions related to request for responses, contracts, vendor files or payments and CommBuys, the statewide procurement system.

• Receives, verifies, and processes all service contracts, space and equipment leases, service modifications, and vendor updates and keeping related documentation up to date

• Performs quarterly accounting reconciliations on all encumbrances.

• Maintains all archiving of documents as it relates to Commonwealth retention schedules.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related discipline plus three (3) years' work experience at a professional level in procurement or related field required.

• General knowledge of purchasing principles and practices; rules , regulations and legislation governing purchasing activities .

• Ability to solicit and interpret technical data in order to prepare bids and proposals and ensure that goods and services purchased meet required specifications, terms and conditions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public agencies, the public, management and colleagues.

• Ability to establish objectives, recommend procedures and/or methods for cost effective procurement and contract programs .

• Ability to be proactive and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Advanced Excel skills, including fluency with pivot tables and vlookups; ability to manipulate large sets of data in MS Excel.

• Experience with databases maintaining data, running queries and extracting data and manipulating large datasets.

• Ability to learn and keep updated on procurement rules and regulations and convey that knowledge as necessary to internal and external participants.

• Detail oriented with multi-task juggling skills.

• Strong working knowledge of the current Commonwealth's purchasing, payment and tracking programs, including: MMARS, the Warehouse (CIW), and COMMBUYS.

• Working knowledge of Operational Services Division's policies and guidelines regarding procurements and statewide Master Agreements.

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250006JG
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-10T18:36:08

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program