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NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

Procurement Analyst

Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$56K/yr - $84K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company focused on providing comprehensive solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking a Procurement Analyst to perform high-level procurement duties, purchasing commodities and services within the City of El Paso. The role involves managing procurement processes, overseeing contracts, and providing support and guidance on procurement issues.

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Responsibilities

Provide professional services in the areas of procurement management. Involves: Receive, review and revise bid and RFP documents and purchase orders to ensure compliance with applicable statutes. Prepare purchase orders and place orders for the purchase of goods and services. Develop complex technical or specialized proposals or solicitations. Write and evaluate specifications and invitations to bid in conjunction with requesting departments. Conduct bid openings. Research product lines, prices, product sources and other relevant purchasing information. Evaluate research findings and make decisions on procurement matters. Perform or review complex cost estimates or analyses

Administer and monitor technical and complex contracts. Involves: Ensure department receives timely delivery of goods and services. Monitor and judge contractor on quality and quantity of goods or services specified in contract. Act as liaison between department and contractor in case of disputes, clarifications and complaints. Negotiate changes and supplemental agreements. Recommend appropriate remedy in the event of unsatisfactory performance. Conduct pre and post administrative briefings

Oversee and monitor assigned staff. Involves: Provide assistance and training to professional, technical and clerical staff. Plan and assign work. Oversee and monitor work in progress and finished project. Prepare or provide input to performance evaluations. Provide training, direction, guidance and support for buying and bid section staff

Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on procurement issues. Involves: Act on behalf of department head, as assigned. Respond to requests for information on procurement codes, policies and procedures. Provide interpretation of purchasing policies. Provide guidance, recommendations and advice to user departments on procurement methodologies, processes and time lines. Prepare complex comprehensive documents on procurement analysis, special reports and recommendations. Attend bid-opening meetings, City Council, citizen group meetings and other gatherings to represent the department

Qualification

Procurement managementAutomated procurement systemsContract managementBid preparationCost analysisCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

A Bachelor's degree or higher in business or public administration or related field, and one (1) year of buyer experience preparing written specifications; or experience maintaining or implementing automated procurement systems; or preparing formal solicitations and purchasing contracts; or managing purchasing contracts

An Associate's degree or higher in business or public administration or related field, and two (2) years of buyer experience, or experience maintaining or implementing automated procurement systems or preparing formal solicitations and contracts, or managing contracts or inventories

Considerable knowledge of data gathering and research methods and techniques

Good knowledge of computer hardware, software and peripherals related to automated purchasing inventorying systems and spreadsheet applications

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions

Benefits

Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees.

Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.

Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost.

The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives.

Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs.

All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance.

Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases.

Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.

The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments.