Procurement Analyst LOOKING FOR Procurement Analyst JOB AT Martinez, CA

Description:

Principles and practices of purchasing for a centralized purchasing operation

Practices and methods of purchasing by specification and competitive bidding

Modern concepts, practices, and principles in relation to government purchasing laws, regulations, and bidding processes

Principles of contract negotiations

Standard and specialized computer programs used in procurement

Ability to:

Prepare, clear and concise reports, bid packages, RFPs, and correspondence

Deal courteously and effectively with customer departments, business community, other agencies, and vendors

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

Prioritize work assignments and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

Enter and manipulate data in a computerized purchasing system

Maintain accurate records

Interpret and follow applicable rules, regulations, and procedures

Develop relationships with employees from various County departments, suppliers, and other public agencies

Typical Tasks

Reviews requisitions from County Departments and Districts for needs, completeness, priority, and accuracy

Enters purchase order information into an automated system

Interviews vendors and arranges for sample and demonstrations of new products, equipment, or services

Provides operational or technical assistance to customer departments and districts

Researches, develops, and prepares purchasing specifications and bid packages

Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scope of work, specifications, or service requirements for the solicitation of goods and services

Identifies supply sources for items to be bid

Obtains and reviews bids for price, legality, and compliance with bid instructions

Makes recommendations on the standardizing of products to obtain the most competitive pricing

Monitors contracts to assure vendor compliance to specifications, schedules, and other terms and conditions

Assists in the resolution of invoice and payment problems

Reviews and analyzes computerized reports for product usage and buying trends

Attends meetings, trade shows, and conferences to learn about industry trends and network with potential suppliers

May assist in training and providing work direction to entry level buyers

Meets with staff or vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods and services to determine corrective action

Reviews and executes purchase order and change orders within delegated authority

Completes electronic reconciliation for procurement card transactions during each billing cycle

About TEKsystems:

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.