Strategic Procurement Analyst II

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a procurement professional to perform purchasing procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for the acquisition of supplies and services. This role operates independently with limited supervision and reports major activities in periodic meetings.

The position emphasizes reviewing requisitions, preparing bid requests, evaluating bids, leading negotiation and contract processes, and ensuring vendor compliance while serving as a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline.
• Two years of experience in a procurement position or closely related duties.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and prioritizes requisitions and proposed specifications.
• Researches existing needs to match 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.

Skills

Procurement

Bid analysis

Vendor negotiation

Contract management

Public sector

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 compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for the acquisition of supplies and services. This role operates independently with limited supervision and reports major activities in periodic meetings.

The position emphasizes reviewing requisitions, preparing bid requests, evaluating bids, leading negotiation and contract processes, and ensuring vendor compliance while serving as a