Procurement Analyst

Government of the Virgin Islands; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking an experienced procurement professional to plan, organize, and coordinate the purchasing of materials, goods, and services for the organization. This role is the second level in the division and carries significant independence and responsibility.

The position involves evaluating bids, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and laws. You will monitor contracts, manage supplier relationships, and develop standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field with five years of procurement experience.
• Knowledge of local and federal procurement laws and contract negotiations.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate procurement activities for goods and services.
• Evaluate bids, negotiate terms, and select suppliers.
• Prepare purchase requests and ensure funds approvals.
• Monitor contract performance and conduct audits.
• Develop training materials on procurement policies.
• Maintain procurement systems and routine reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Inventory management

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

High School Diploma + 9 years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Under the directive of the Department Head or designee, the employee in this

position is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating activities in the

purchasing of materials, good and services for the organization. This position is the second

level in this division and requires a high degree of independence and responsibility. Work is

highly varied and complex requiring knowledge of many different and unrelated processes

and methods. Decisions are independently made and based on a thorough analysis of

alternatives, adaptation of procedures or resolution of incomplete or conflicting technical or

contractor data. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through observation of operations and

based on results achieved.

Develops specifications, requirements, and guidelines, evaluate bids or proposals received

for compliance to specifications and requirements, tabulate and recommend bid awards

consistent with procurement guidelines, laws, and policy.

Assesses, plans, coordinates, and prepares purchase requests ensuring compliance with the

procurement policies and funds are approved.

Evaluates contracts for potential risk along with Legal Counsel; review and negotiate

contracts or agreements; bid terms and conditions; manage contractor selection process;

make or recommend contract awards; negotiate contract terms to minimize risk; develop

appropriate risk mitigation strategies; negotiate price agreements for services.

Monitors contract expenditures, performing spot checks for invoice certification and contracts

are closed out timely when services are completed.

Solves conflicts between departments and vendors for contract or agreement development, negotiation, or administration.

Creates and reviews change orders and recommends approval of change orders and pay estimates.

Conducts pre-bid conferences and walkthroughs along with post-award orientation with bidders/proposers.

Drafts responses to protests from vendors involving the procurement process; tracks complaints and other issues with users and vendors ensuring appropriate follow-up occurs to resolution.

Monitors performance and capabilities of vendors to ensure timely delivery, quality, and price commitments.

Reviews existing contracts and provides summaries of terms and conditions.

Conducts periodic audits to ensure ongoing contract performance and compliance with contractual obligations.

Conducts and maintains annual and semiannual inventory audit of all fixed assets and office supplies; handles the disposal of surplus or obsolete inventory.

Advises and provides technical assistance to other staff regarding the resolution of procurement activities, investigating markets, quality issues, researching scope, specifications and contract development and administration.

Acts as a key resource for the implementation, development, and ongoing maintenance of purchasing systems and related processes and procedures.

Analyzes and maintains procurement data and prepares monthly and other ad-hoc reports.

Inputs and updates software systems, financial systems and other related systems tracking contract administration and financial activities.

Visits work sites and monitors project progress regularly to report project status to procurement management.

Manages various procurement projects that include the areas of purchasing, contracting, sourcing, and commodity management.

Works with Cost Price Analysis and Commodity Management Groups to formulate negotiation plans.

Defines procurement training requirements, develops training materials, and provides education and training to internal staff on procurement policies and best practices.

Identifies and develops standard processes that address Department of Labor acquisition program requirements.

Attends meetings and trainings as required.

Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’sdegreefromanaccredited college or university inbusiness. , finance, or a related field plus five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing or 5 years' experienceintheprocurementofawidevarietyofgoodsandservices,includingprocurementcontract preparationand negotiation.Acombinationofeducationand experience may be considered at discretion.

OR

High School Diploma and nine (9) years of purchasing, procurement, budget, finance or related work experience.

FACTOR 1 – KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledgeofpurchasing processesandpoliciesortheabilitytogainsaidknowledgewithin sixmonths. ·

Knowledge of applicable local and federal laws relative to licensing and the procurement of goods and services.

Knowledge of principles, methods and bestpractices used in the procurement of goods and services.

Knowledgeoncollectingdata andreportingagainstkeyperformancemetrics.

Knowledgeontheuseofstandardoffice . equipment,MicrosoftOffice(Word,PowerPoint; Excel, Outlook); inventory and automated systems. · ··

Skilledinnegotiationandconflictresolution.

Skilledinprocurementmanagement.

Ability todeto nstrateandsuccessfullymanageinventory,usinginventorymanagement systems to performtasksincludingauditing,forecasting,andplanning.

Abilityto effectivelylisten and communicateboth verballyand in writing. Abilitytomaintainhighstandardsofpersonal and professional integrity.

Ability to establish andmaintain effective working relationships with staff, externalparties and occasionally angry and volatile individuals or situations,

Abilitytoidentify issuesanddeliverresults.

Ability to effectively work under pressure, manage multiple projects andmeetdeadlineswitha high attention todetailandfollowthrough.

Ability to work with a high degree of confidentiality, camaraderie, and initiative.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

FACTOR 2 – SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Employee operates with little to no supervision. Only administrative and policy direction provided.Theemployeemustpossessa highdegreeofprofessionalethicsandintegrity.The employee should demonstrate sound judgement and the ability to analyze situations and information. This is most evident in the incumbent's ability tounderstand,interpret,and explainpoliciespertaining procurement andthei rcontracts. Employee musthavetheability to speak and write clearly and concisely.

FACTOR 3 – GUIDELINES

Theemployeemustmaintainandenforcedepartmentalas. wellasLocalandFederal (including OSHA) guidelines, policies, and procedures.

FACTOR 4 – COMPLEXITY

Work requiresmanydifferentprocessesandmethodsappliedtoanestablished administrative field.

FACTOR 5 – SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of the work is for the planning, organizing, and coordinating activities in the purchasing of materials,goodand services for the organization to defend, negotiate, orresolve controversial and/or long-range procurement issues andproblems.

FACTOR 6 – PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts include departmental staff, employees from other government agencies, managerial personnel, arid other administrative officials.

FACTOR 7 – PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

External contacts are primarily to defend, negotiate, or resolve controversial and/ or long-range issues and problems, internal contacts are to provide the daily objectives of the work unit and to maintain a hospitable and safe environment.

FACTOR 8 – PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work.issedentaryinnature: Nounusualphysicaldemandsarerequired. Whileperforming the dutiesofthejob,theemployeeisregularlyrequiredtotalkandhearwithinnormalrange; and read forinformation and instruction of others.·

FACTOR 9 – WORK ENVIRONMENT

Workisprimarilyinanofficesetting.