Senior Procurement Analyst

Senior Procurement Analyst

Are you an experienced procurement professional eager to contribute to the next phase of procurement excellence in Raleigh? The City of Raleigh is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Procurement Analyst to help drive innovation, support, and strengthen procurement strategies across City departments. In this high-impact role, you'll manage complex contracting processes, ensure compliance, and contribute to advancing innovative approaches that continue to deliver value and transparency to our community. This is your opportunity to join a collaborative team and make a lasting difference.

About You : We're looking for a team player and a critical thinker who can support and guide City departments with their purchasing and contracting needs. You'll work alongside a dedicated team and City leadership to manage complex contracts, ensure compliance, and strengthen how the City partners with vendors to deliver exceptional services to our residents.

About Us : The Procurement Division, within the City's Finance Department, ensures that every dollar spent supports Raleigh's mission of excellent public service. We are committed to innovation, fairness, and accountability in all aspects of purchasing. Our team partners with every department across the City to deliver results that are cost-effective, compliant, and community-focused. Joining us means being part of a team that is modernizing procurement to better serve both our organization and our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Manages the City's most complex procurement and contracting functions
• Partners with departments to meet procurement needs in a timely and cost-effective, and compliant manner
• Drafts, review, and oversees contracts, renewals, and amendments while maintaining compliance with laws and policies
• Serves as a trusted advisor and liaison with vendors, City departments, and the City Attorney's Office
• Leads and participates in cross-functional projects aimed at improving procurement strategies and policies
• Develops and delivers training that strengthens City-wide procurement knowledge and practices

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience : Associate Degree or 2 years of College in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field, and 3 to 5 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

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ADA and Other Requirements : Work Environment and Physical Effort : Sedentary : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work Environment : Employees may occasionally work in an office or similar indoor environment or outdoor environment. Work Exposures : Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.