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TIP:  State job classification titles may be used broadly by multiple agencies across the state. To see what sets us apart, find our particular needs shown in the supplemental section of our job postings.

Our division is an engaged team of procurement and operational professionals responsible for the core functions and operations of the Rhode Island Division of Purchases. We stand on current procurement strategy and solutions by leveraging internal and external training, continued learning, procurement education programs, procurement development conference participation, resources availed through national and local procurement partnerships, regulations and policy.

Our procurement and operational professional positions are categorized below by role. These are the state-job-classification-titles used for job postings. 

• Procurement - classified as Procurement, Senior and Chief Procurement Specialists, and Assistant Administrators of Contracts and Specifications.
• Operations - classified as Interdepartmental Project Manager, Chief Implementation Aide, and Assistant Procurement Specialist.
• Leadership - classified as Chief of Staff, and Administrator of Purchasing Systems, who oversee the procurement and operational teams.
• Senior Leadership - Purchasing Agent and Deputy Purchasing Agent, who oversee the core functions/operations of the Division.