Senior Procurement Analyst

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional procurement and contract administration work for the City, serve as a strategic procurement leader responsible for managing complex purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with North Carolina General Statutes and City policies and procedures, and promoting accountability, transparency, and best value. This position assists the Financial Services (Purchasing) Manager in the administration of purchasing policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives while overseeing vendor management and procurement functions. 

Hiring salary range: $62,212.80 - $79,310.40, depending on qualifications
Full salary range:  $62,212.20 - $96,408.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework opportunities may be available depending on the operational needs of the Financial Services Department.

• Lead formal and informal procurement processes; 
• Develop specifications and solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs); 
• Evaluate bids and proposals; 
• Assist with developing contract award recommendations based on evaluation results;
• Serve as Lead Contract Administrator;
• Prepare and carry forward contracts in the Enterprise Resource Planning (EFP) system for the new fiscal year;
• Collaborate with departments and City Attorney's Office to address and resolve contract matters;
• Ensure contract documents comply with regulatory and policy changes;
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local procurement requirements; 
• Serve as the procurement advisor to departments on contracts, bid compliance, and purchasing policies and procedures;
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, templates, and procedures;
• Maintain standardized procurement policies;
• Prepare procurements for leadership and audit purposes;
• Serve as Vendor Self Service (VSS) Administrator;
• Support grant-funded procurement compliance (when applicable);
• Act as designee for the Financial Services Manager when assigned;
• Performing related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

AND

• Five to seven years of experience in purchasing or related field
• Public-sector purchasing experience is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• administrative and clerical procedures including managing financial data.
• the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• principles and processes for providing high-quality customer service.

Skilled in:

• communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• talking to others to convey information effectively.
• managing one's own time and productivity.

Ability to:

• listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Currently holds Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification or has the ability to obtain this certification within one year of employment
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and/ or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certifications are preferred