Strategic Procurement Analyst I/II (Purchasing)

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San José seeks an Analyst I/II in the Finance Department’s Purchasing Division. You will administer the P-Card program, facilitate RFQ/RFB procurements, and provide analytic support across the procurement lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills. You will handle vendor questions and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic city government setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Analyst II requires a Bachelor's Degree plus two years of relevant professional experience.
• Substitution: additional applicable experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional/technical principles and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administer the City’s Procurement Card (P-Card) Program and related functions.
• Facilitate procurements for various City departments including RFQ and RFB processes.
• Provide admin and analytic support during procurement, including drafting memos and posting documents.
• Support purchase order creation, vendor inquiries, and data validation.
• Perform other Analyst duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Decision Making

Reliability

Social Awareness

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

MS Excel

Job description

City of San José seeks an Analyst I/II in the Finance Department’s Purchasing Division. You will administer the P-Card program, facilitate RFQ/RFB procurements, and provide analytic support across the procurement lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and strong analytical, communication, and MS Office skills. You will handle vendor questions and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic city government setting.