Senior Procurement Analyst

Sourcewell•Staples, MN

22h•Remote

About The Position

This position directly assists the Procurement Manager in leading the Procurement Department, effectively providing work team direction during brief intervals where department supervisor is unavailable or otherwise necessarily focused. This position will assume substantial empowerment from the Procurement Manager to lead and ensure compliance in the solicitation and contract award process and in all associated documentation and data management processes. This position will be regularly empowered to lead Proposal Evaluation Committees. Supporting the IT focused cooperative purchasing team, The Senior Procurement Analyst combines sound procurement judgment, strong IT category fluency, solid project execution skills, and the ability to work effectively and professionally in a highly collaborative environment. This position entails maintaining technical credibility, cross-functional partnership, communication, and practical problem-solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field of study, AND Minimum of five years of experience in procurement or other comparable business professional environment.
OR A combination of related post-secondary and/or professional education and demonstrated procurement or other comparable business professional experience equivalent to a total of nine years
AND Valid MN Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Applicable IT project management experience
Experience in public procurement.
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
Any of the following procurement related certifications: CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), NIGP-CPP(National Institute for Government Procurement - Certified Procurement Professional). CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional).

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Procurement Manager or Procurement Supervisors to develop and effectively implement public procurement best practices throughout Sourcewell in the following contexts: solicitations, pre-solicitation processes and meetings, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bid (IFBs), evaluation processes, contract awards, communications with prospective suppliers and members, contract documentation, price and product changes and approvals, data management and documentation filing, and supplier compliance with contract terms.
Provides input to the Procurement Manager or Procurement Supervisor regarding best practices in all phases of internal and external operations of the Procurement Department.
Guides Procurement Analysts to regularly collaborate with Sourcewell’s Category Development Administrators and Supplier Development Administrators in order to continuously improve processes critical to the quality of contracts used cooperatively by Sourcewell and its members.
Guides Procurement Analysts on internal processes of the department: Ensures the accuracy and validity of documents and records. Helps develop systems-based processes to ensure contract compliance at all levels. Analyzes, identifies, and implements ways to better execute the Procurement Department’s responsibilities.
Responds to inquiries related to Procurement Department processes from participating entities, suppliers, and other interested parties in an efficient and effective manner.
Works closely with Procurement Department team members to continuously improve the overall functioning of the department.
Actively seeks out and contributes content to industry conferences and ongoing training to maintain relevant certifications. obtain information for improving the Procurement Department and demonstrate procurement acumen.
Develops and conducts internal and external training to educate members and suppliers on complex topics related to Sourcewell’s solicitation and audit processes.
Provides mentorship to other Procurement team members.
Leads the solicitation development process, pre-proposal process, and Proposal Evaluation Committee(s).
Conducts pre-proposal conferences as part of the solicitation process to educate interested suppliers on Sourcewell, the requested products and services and the evaluation method used by the evaluation committee.
Builds solicitations, addresses supplier questions, issue addendums and open solicitations for evaluation in the Sourcewell Procurement Portal.
Leads and facilitates internal procurements by conducting the following activities: Defines scope and RFP/RFQ development with the requesting department personnel. Posts the RFP/RFQ to the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. Seeks input from requesting personnel during the Question and Answer period and creates and posts any addenda required. Opens supplier responses in the Procurement Portal and assigns evaluation committee team members. Leads Proposal Evaluation Committees in determining final recommendations of award or non-award. Conducts award recommendation meetings with the Sourcewell Chief Procurement Officer.
Works with the Procurement Manager, Procurement Supervisor, or Senior Procurement Analyst to lead supplier debrief calls by scheduling the debrief, preparing summaries detailing the strengths and opportunities for improvement, and facilitating the debrief with the suppliers.
Provides direct resource to the Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisor in monitoring solicitation and contract award processes of the Procurement Department.
Ensures completion of critical, time-sensitive elements of the procurement process.
Responsible for the solicitation advertisement process for categories to be competed in the US and Canada. This includes proficiently leading the process for all online and print media advertisements.
Proficiently maintains accurate records of solicitation requests and solicitation respondents for each solicitation category.
Ensures solicitation timelines are met.
Supports Procurement Team members in the development of process critical documentation such as solicitations, notice of awards, solicitation comment & review, and Sourcewell Board agenda items from the Procurement Department.
Proficiently administers maintenance for the state contact list, notifying states of upcoming solicitations.
Responsible for the timely notification to states or any Sourcewell member that has adopted an Sourcewell contract, whenever contract changes occur or as contract maturity dates approach. (typically as the result of a price and product change request).
Leads Procurement Department embracement and effective utilization of CRM.
Proficiently creates entries and administers modifications of CRM entries and reports within the Procurement Department.
Works with the Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisors in determining the need for new reports in CRM to be used by the Procurement Department for improved departmental efficiency.
Collaborate with the IT Department to develop advanced CRM and website, records, reports, email notifications, and overall systems improvements.
Proficiently facilitates the effective implementation and utilization of eProcurement within the Sourcewell Procurement Department.
Collaborates with the Procurement Team to ensure the implementation of best practices in the procurement of Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity Construction Contracts (IDIQ).
Proficiently facilitates pre-solicitation requirements development through collaboration with the Supplier Development team and The Gordian Group representatives.
Finalizes solicitation documents drafted by Procurement Analysts and creates procurement portal solicitation projects.
Proficiently posts solicitation advertisements and notices to all appropriate newspapers, electronic posting sites and Sourcewell’s public website.
Leads pre-bid conferences as part of the solicitation process to educate interested contractors on Sourcewell and the bid requirements.
Reviews, answers, and approves answers from Procurement Analysts to contractor questions submitted thought the Procurement Portal via addendum or informal email response.
Leads the bid evaluation committee for IDIQ responses.
Finalizes all post award documentation including but not limited to: Bid Opening Record, Bid Tabulation and Price Analysis documentation and Comment and Review.
Proficiently issues contract awards and ensures proper communications with awarded and non-awarded suppliers.
Proficiently creates awarded contractor accounts and contracts within CRM and creates awarded contractor landing pages for Sourcewell’s website.
Proficiently initiates and facilitates all yearly contract option renewals as well as issues contract addendums and extensions.
Acts in compliance within the Procurement Department.
Collaborates with the Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisor in administering the internal processes of the Procurement Department to include: Ensures accuracy and validity of documents and records. Ensures completeness of paper and electronic files. Ensures timeliness of posting documents to website. Ensures effectiveness of data management relating to contracts and related documentation. Develops systems-based processes to ensure contract compliance at all levels. Analyzes and recommends ways to better execute the Procurement Department’s responsibilities.
Responds to all types of inquiries—from participating entities, suppliers, and other interested parties—both orally and in writing, in a way that effectively communicates Sourcewell’s mission and values.
Evaluates the department’s information systems, management procedures, and internal controls to ensure that records and controls are accurately maintained.
Ensures that recommended departmental improvements are carried out effectively.
Leads and mentors within the Procurement Department.
Provides input regarding best practices and contract documentation and execution.
Provides guidance on the development and maintenance of an updated procurement standard operating procedures and standard work instructions.
Works collaboratively with Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisor to maintain an effective audit function, including auditing price files and general processes.
Frequently engages in mentorship and development of team members in an effort to further engage and empower.
Represents Sourcewell at various industry or professional conferences as a speaker or attendee and actively participates in relevant procurement associations.
Manages Procurement Department projects.
Leads projects for procurement related accreditations, certifications, and award application processes as empowered by the Procurement Manager or Procurement Supervisors.
Ensures quality and accuracy of Procurement Department standard operating procedures.
Collaborates with the Procurement Team members, as well as other Sourcewell departments, in preparing and presenting procurement related topics.
Support other Procurement Team members as needed.
Actively seeks out and participates on public procurement related boards and committees as approved by the Procurement Manager or Procurement Supervisor.
Participate in contract negotiations with the Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisors.
Support the Procurement Manager and Procurement Supervisors in strategic planning as needed.
Other duties as assigned.