We are seeking an experienced Procurement Analyst to join a dynamic procurement team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Procurement, Legal, and Budgeting departments to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and support agency operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze procurement activities to identify strategic sourcing opportunities that maximize leverage, reduce costs, and strengthen the organization's buying position.
- Manage procurement of materials and services in support of agency operations.
- Continuously identify new sources of supply to meet cost reduction objectives, including developing supplier lists, issuing RFIs and RFPs, evaluating responses, negotiating agreements, and overseeing contract completion.
- Consult with contracts management, sourcing, and legal departments to ensure contracts and purchase orders minimize agency risk and liability.
- Administer new and existing contracts and supplier relationships; assist end-users with commodity specifications, statements of work, and supplier performance metrics.
- Partner with internal customers to review complex material and service requirements and develop tailored procurement strategies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (emphasis in Procurement, Materials Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field).
- Minimum of five (5) years of procurement experience within a public or private entity.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, sourcing, market factors, product characteristics, technical specifications, departmental policies, and laws governing governmental purchases.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Procurement certification upon employment.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
- Other nationally recognized Procurement certification
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
