Senior Procurement Analyst
AOS Staffing, United States

*This position is with St.Louis Public Schools*

Hours: Monday-Friday

Pay: $28.00

Position Summary:

The Procurement Analyst is a purchasing professional who coordinates and completes buying assignments of a complex nature requiring substantial experience in assigned commodities and purchasing procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises and participates in purchasing supplies and equipment
• Creates and reviews requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy amp; completeness
• Solicit written and/or oral quotes from vendors
• Participates in the development of Request for Proposals (RFP)/ Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation documents
• Reviews RFP documents to ensure compliance and schedules bid conferences and bid due date meetings
• Arranges for demonstration of products by vendors; and works with committees appointed for analyzing bids and selecting samples
• Performs commonly used contracting methods and contract types related to pre-award
• Supervises and participates in tabulating and analyzing proposals / bid data, and awarding of purchases in compliance with State and Board policies
• Prepares specifications for commodities on monthly basis or annual contract; prepares and checks awards, and extends cost on a monthly and annual bid
• Supervises Buyers / clerical staff; and generates various purchasing summaries, reports, and cost charts indicating trends of pricing
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and anticipate situations
• Knowledge of local, state and federal procurement statutes
• Knowledge in computer use to enter, retrieve, review and modify data
• Ability to utilize word processing, database and software programs
• Ability to compile, review, categorize, prioritize, analyze and interpret data and/or information
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations
• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, analyze results, and report findings
• Strong interpersonal phone and email skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through with employee and customer request for assistance
• Strong, documented attention to details and customer satisfaction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and anticipate situations
• Knowledge of local, state and federal procurement statutes
• Knowledge in computer use to enter, retrieve, review and modify data
• Ability to utilize word processing, database and software programs
• Ability to compile, review, categorize, prioritize, analyze and interpret data and/or information
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet assigned duties/objectives
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations
• Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision
• Ability to develop spreadsheets, analyze results, and report findings
• Strong interpersonal phone and email skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through with employee and customer request for assistance
• Strong, documented attention to details and customer satisfaction

Requirements

*Must be fully vaccinated and be wiling to provide proof of vaccination*

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a purchasing professional in a Public Sector purchasing environment
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a purchasing professional in the role of Buyer in a public sector environment
• Demonstrated success in the use and successful implementation of the commodity purchasing process
• Demonstrated success in the use and successful implementation of Request for Proposal (RFP) / Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation process amp; applicable best practices
• Demonstrated success in the use and successful implementation of Public Sector contractual process amp; applicable best practices
• Skilled in the use of procurement software

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or

Job Rewards and Benefits