Procurement Officer

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:  August 24, 2026

Required documents uploaded by:   When application is submitted.

Agency Information:  

In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery.  The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games.  

The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Millionaire for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, Fast Play and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery recently launched iLottery, where you can purchase scratch and draw games on-line.  Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations.

The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones.  Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.

The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT.  The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!

About the Position

Who can apply:  Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:  Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm On-Site 

Eligible to Receive Benefits:  Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:  Yes

Search Keywords:  Purchasing, communication, contracts, procurement

Compensation: $50,000-$55,000

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:  

•    Assists staff with purchasing goods and services in accordance with Department of Administration requirements.
•    Resolves procurement issues, including order expedites, returns, damaged goods, and warranty claims.
•    Develops and maintains qualified vendor lists.
•    Determines appropriate procurement methods.
•    Develops, implements, and maintains agency purchasing policies and procedures.
•    Coordinates with agency staff to establish procurement timelines, purchasing procedures, and cost-saving strategies. 
•    Prepare reports related to procurement activities, solicitations, and contract awards.
•    Administers and manages procurement contracts.
•    Monitors contract performance, expiration dates, renewal options, and procurement timelines to ensure continuity of services.
•    Monitors agency service agreements and coordinates renewals as appropriate.
•    Provides training and technical assistance to agency staff regarding procurement policies and procedures.
•    PPOC – Primary Point of Contact with Office of Procurement and Contracts.
•    Coordinates RFP activities including specification development with staff, procurement strategy, vendor negotiations, evaluation processes, and contract recommendations while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and policies. Maintains documentation of committee actions, contract inventories, and expiration dates to facilitate timely renewals and procurements. 
•    Serves as the primary liaison with the Department of Administration, vendors, and committee members regarding procurement activities.
•    Collect required documents from Lottery staff for Prior Auth and submit for approval.  Creates agency contract upon approval.
•    Other duties as assigned.

View Position Description Here

Qualifications

• Education:  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • College coursework or training in business, communications, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Coursework or training in related fields, such as business, public administration, purchasing, or business management is preferred.

• 2 years SMART experience preferred.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• Must be able to pass an extensive background prior to hire, and subject to periodic updates.

• Subject to tax clearance upon hire and subject to periodic updates.

• Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members are subject to provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act and Expanded Lottery Act.

• Must complete an I9 upon hire and update/re-verify as required.

• By law, any person who holds or h as held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license.
   

Recruiter Contact Information

Name:  Jayme Carpenter

Email:  jayme.carpenter@kslottery.net

Phone:  785-296-5726

Mailing Address:  128 N. Kansas Ave. |  Topeka, KS  66603

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.  Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.  A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.   

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.  The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.