Strategic Procurement Analyst – Public Sector

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Raleigh’s Procurement Division is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support a modern, fast-growing purchasing environment. You will coordinate purchases, prepare solicitations, and support contracts from development through execution, helping departments make informed, compliant buying decisions.

You’ll play an active role in strengthening city-wide procurement workflows, ensuring data accuracy, and guiding internal partners through policies and systems to deliver high-quality public

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or 2 Years of College in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field; 1 to 3 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or related work.
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
• Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) or similar public procurement certification is preferred
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials or other enterprise procurement systems is preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and processes purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with City, state, and federal purchasing requirements.
• Develops and manages informal and formal bid solicitations, including public bid openings, tabulations, renewals, and award recommendations.
• Prepares, manages and maintains catalogs in support of purchasing function and contracts; monitors catalog activity and functionality; updates and maintains data accuracy.
• Provides training and guidance to internal customers regarding procurement processes and system navigation, documentation requirements, and best practices.
• Supports the maintenance of supplier records, including registration, updates, TIN matching, and vendor communications

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Associate's degree / 2 years of college in business/public administration/finance

Tools

PeopleSoft Financials

e-Procurement systems

Job description

City of Raleigh’s Procurement Division is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support a modern, fast-growing purchasing environment. You will coordinate purchases, prepare solicitations, and support contracts from development through execution, helping departments make informed, compliant buying decisions.

You’ll play an active role in strengthening city-wide procurement workflows, ensuring data accuracy, and guiding internal partners through policies and systems to deliver high-quality public