Procurement Analyst II

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

10d•$63,080 - $78,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst II is a detail-driven, relationship-focused Procurement role supporting the County’s mission. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements—from developing clear, accurate solicitation packets to negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance every step of the way. This position ensures the implementation of procurement and contracts functions; conducts and administers procurements to meet the recurring needs of the Health and Human Services (HHS) departments for a wide variety of professional services, goods, and other services.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in purchasing and the related areas of sourcing metrics, budget control, performance analysis, and/or contract management
one year of experience utilizing intermediate features of Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis
one year of experience using electronic procurement/vendor management software
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, Finance, Social Work, or Supply Chain Management.
In depth procurement practices and techniques, preferably in the public entity or local government space
Applicable procurement statutes, ordinances and codes
Accounting and budgeting process as it relates to procurement transactions
Contract law, terms and conditions
Principles and processes for providing customer service
Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
Problem solving
Organization and time management
Interpretation of contract documents
Highly effective communicator specifically in highly technical subject matter
Ability to manage large groups of stakeholders, often including senior leadership members
Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other County employees and the public
Interpretation of financial documents
Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Applied Learning – Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problem and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probably consequences.
Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement activities for a wide variety of goods and services.
Develop solicitation packages, draft specifications, and coordinate communications across departments.
Evaluate purchase requests, analyze pricing, review contract terms, and ensure compliance.
Conduct spending analyses to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Evaluate bids and proposals and conduct price/cost analyses.
Research new suppliers and coordinate with all parties involved, which may include County HHS leaders.
Support DBE participation requirements.
Negotiate contracts, resolve vendor issues, and serve as a primary procurement liaison.
Provide assistance to vendors
Deliver individual/group Procurement related training to Vendors and County employees.
Develop and maintain SOPs related to procurement processes.
Leads cross-functional teams in support of the Strategic Business Plan.