Strategic Procurement Analyst: Bids, Contracts & Vendors

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a procurement professional to perform purchasing procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role operates with a degree of independence under limited supervision and reports major activities in periodic meetings.

Key duties include reviewing requisitions, researching market options, preparing bid requests, scheduling and analyzing bids, guiding contract negotiations, and monitoring supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience in a procurement position; or experience in a position with duties closely related to the examples of work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prioritizes requisitions and proposed specifications.
• Researches existing needs to match current market availability.
• Prepares bid requests and contributes to specification development.
• Schedules, receives, and analyzes bids.
• Recommends proposals regarding the awarding of bids.
• Leads evaluation committees and negotiations to establish contracts.
• Supports contract managers in monitoring vendor compliance with all terms and conditions of the contracts.
• Serves as a liaison for Metro departments and divisions.
• Recommends contracts for and monitors the disposal of surplus equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Facilitates the resolution of contractual issues among departments, contractors, and the public.
• Interviews and researches potential and new suppliers.
• Provides input for the maintenance of supplier and commodity files.
• Maintains current knowledge base of current developments in the procurement industry.
• Researches and reviews new marketplace products and services.
• Participates in planning and improving Procurement department operation.
• Performs work to determine the best source of products, goods, and services.
• Evaluates suppliers, goods, services, bids, and proposals.
• Participates in supplier outreach and development initiatives.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiations

Contract management

Vendor evaluation

Bids analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a procurement professional to perform purchasing procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role operates with a degree of independence under limited supervision and reports major activities in periodic meetings.

Key duties include reviewing requisitions, researching market options, preparing bid requests, scheduling and analyzing bids, guiding contract negotiations, and monitoring supplier performance.