Procurement Analyst

Duties and 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; monitors order processes and workflow to ensure efficiency; updates and maintains accuracy of data.
• 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.
• Provides professional support of functional activities which may include procurement card program administration; surplus equipment disposal; request for proposal process administration; accounts payable verification/reconciliation; and/or other related processes.

About You

• The ideal candidate thrives in a structured, process-focused environment but is always looking for ways to make things better.
• You enjoy analyzing data, guiding internal partners, and keeping complex projects organized and moving.
• You are comfortable interpreting purchasing rules, asking questions, and helping others understand the “why” behind procurement requirements.
• Most importantly, our ideal candidate brings curiosity, accountability, and a commitment to high-quality work that supports excellent public service.

About Us

The Procurement Division, part of the City’s Finance Department, ensures that every purchase supports Raleigh’s mission of fairness, transparency, and community value. We partner with all City departments to deliver efficient, compliant, and cost-effective purchasing solutions. Our team is focused on continuous improvement—we’re modernizing procurement tools, strengthening contract oversight, improving data accuracy, and enhancing customer support across the organization.

Typical Qualifications

• Education and Experience: 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 OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
• Preferred Qualifications: Designation as a Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) or similar public procurement certification Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials or other enterprise procurement (e-Procurement) systems