Procurement Operations & Vendor Analyst

Indiana Public Retirement System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) seeks a procurement professional to optimize end-to-end procurement operations and vendor lifecycle oversight. You will ensure compliant purchases, support RFPs and negotiations, and maintain robust vendor performance and risk controls.

Collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Business Owners, you will manage requisitions, onboarding, and contract content while driving efficiency in sourcing strategies and reporting for audits and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of procurement, vendor management, or contract administration experience.
• Knowledge of governmental procurement laws, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review incoming requisitions and maintain procurement system data.
• Plan and execute purchases of goods and services.
• Support RFIs, RFPs, negotiated bids, and drafting procurement documents.
• Contribute to sourcing strategies and Statements of Work.
• Maintain and analyze vendor population and coordinate updates.
• Support vendor onboarding and compliance activities.
• Maintain schedules and improve the vendor management program.
• Track contract expirations and facilitate renewals.
• Coordinate with Legal and Procurement for appropriate contract content.
• Prepare data for auditors and support inquiries.
• Create ad hoc and complex tracking reports.
• Maintain relationships with Business Owners, Finance, Legal, and vendors from a procurement perspective.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Deadline-oriented

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Enterprise accounting systems

Job description

Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) seeks a procurement professional to optimize end-to-end procurement operations and vendor lifecycle oversight. You will ensure compliant purchases, support RFPs and negotiations, and maintain robust vendor performance and risk controls.

Collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Business Owners, you will manage requisitions, onboarding, and contract content while driving efficiency in sourcing strategies and reporting for audits and strategic initiatives.