Procurement Analyst

About the role

Traffic Control & Engineering (TCE) seeks to hire a Procurement Analyst III to report directly to the TCE Fiscal Officer. Under the direction of the Fiscal Officer, and with considerable latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the selected candidate will perform highly responsible and complex procurement and contract administration work involving the acquisition of goods, services, and construction-related procurements. The candidate will review purchasing requisitions, procurement documents, and contract packages to ensure the accuracy and adequacy of descriptions, specifications, and supporting documentation, consulting with program staff to resolve discrepancies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specifications and solicitation documents for various procurement methods, requirements contracts, and specialized purchases involving electronic, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Evaluate contract award recommendations, contract modifications, buy-against actions, and requests for contract time extensions, while providing guidance and clarification regarding contract terms and conditions.
• Monitor contractor performance and recommend corrective actions when contractual obligations are not met.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and contractual requirements.
• May supervise fiscal staff and, during the temporary absence of the Fiscal Officer, assume responsibility for performing the duties of that position.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in using procurement and financial systems such as PASSPort, Financial Management System (FMS), and Direct Order (DMSS).
• Experience managing the full procurement cycle from requisition through contract registration, including amendments, renewals, and encumbrances, and analyzing budgets, funding sources, pricing proposals, and cost estimates to ensure compliant and cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Knowledge of the City Procurement Policy Board Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
• An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university, and 12 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above; or
• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described above.

Pay

$69,736.00 – $113,536.00