Procurement analyst

Description Under the directive of the Department Head or designee, the employee in this position is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating activities in the purchasing of materials, good and services for the organization. This position is the second level in this division and requires a high degree of independence and responsibility. Work is highly varied and complex requiring knowledge of many different and unrelated processes and methods. Decisions are independently made and based on a thorough analysis of alternatives, adaptation of procedures or resolution of incomplete or conflicting technical or contractor data. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through observation of operations and based on results achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities Develops specifications, requirements, and guidelines, evaluate bids or proposals received for compliance to specifications and requirements, tabulate and recommend bid awards consistent with procurement guidelines, laws, and policy. Assesses, plans, coordinates, and prepares purchase requests ensuring compliance with the procurement policies and funds are approved. Evaluates contracts for potential risk along with Legal Counsel; review and negotiate contracts or agreements; bid terms and conditions; manage contractor selection process; make or recommend contract awards; negotiate contract terms to minimize risk; develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies; negotiate price agreements for services. Monitors contract expenditures, performing spot checks for invoice certification and contracts are closed out timely when services are completed. Solves conflicts between departments and vendors for contract or agreement development, negotiation, or administration. Creates and reviews change orders and recommends approval of change orders and pay estimates. Conducts pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs along with post-award orientation with bidders/proposers. Drafts responses to protests from vendors involving the procurement process; tracks complaints and other issues with users and vendors ensuring appropriate follow-up occurs to resolution. Monitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality, and price commitments. Reviews existing contracts and provides summaries of terms and conditions. Conducts periodic audits to ensure ongoing contract performance and compliance with contractual obligations. Conducts and maintains annual and semiannual inventory audit of all fixed assets and office supplies; handles the disposal of surplus or obsolete inventory. Advises and provides technical assistance to other staff regarding the resolution of procurement activities, investigating markets, quality issues, researching scope, specifications and contract development and administration. Acts as a key resource for the implementation, development, and ongoing maintenance of purchasing systems and related processes and procedures. Analyzes and maintains procurement data and prepares monthly and other ad-hoc reports. Inputs and updates software systems, financial systems and other related systems tracking contract administration and financial activities. Visits work sites and monitors project progress regularly to report project status to procurement management. Manages various procurement projects that include the areas of purchasing, contracting, sourcing, and commodity management. Works with Cost Price Analysis and Commodity Management Groups to formulate negotiation plans. Defines procurement training requirements, develops training materials, and provides education and training to internal staff on procurement policies and best practices. Identifies and develops standard processes that address Department of Labor acquisition program requirements. Attends meetings and trainings as required. Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, or a related field plus five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing or 5 years' experience in the procurement of a wide variety of goods and services, including procurement contract preparation and negotiation. A combination of education and experience may be considered at discretion. OR High School Diploma and nine (9) years of purchasing, procurement, budget, finance or related work experience.