Contracts and Procurement Manager

Job Description - Contracts and Procurement Manager )

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Contracts and Procurement Manager - (  )

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 Contracts and Procurement Manager works with the Department of Administration (DOA) to oversee the department's procurement operations. The manager cooperatively develops and implements procurement policies, processes, and strategies that align with DOC goals, ensuring cost‑effective purchasing and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The position has oversight of the Montana State Prison (MSP) warehouse and inventory management functions, including supply chain management and logistics.

The manager leads a team of procurement professionals and works closely with department divisions to optimize contracting policy, processes, and procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes, rules, and policies. The position collaborates with all DOC programs to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the procurement of goods, supplies, and services is conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

The manager provides professional support and contractual advice to stakeholders involving contractual services, consultants, equipment, supplies, construction, and capital improvements. Supervisory responsibilities include training, developing, providing professional support, recruitment, and performance management.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible procurement and other related work experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Professional Certified Procurement Official is preferred.

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.

• Criminal history check
• Reference checks

• 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 is 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.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

44.51 - 45.51 Hourly

Telework Eligible (Full‑time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

1

Regular

Schedule:

Full‑Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5% of the Time

Helena Agency:
Department of Corrections Union: 000 – None

January 5, 2026

January 20, 2026