Procurement Analyst

Salary: $61,306.00 - $95,004.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00786
Department: Purchasing
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Hiring Range: $61,306.00 - $78,155.00

Job Description
We're looking for a motivated, detail-driven Procurement Analyst who's ready to support a modern, fast-growing purchasing environment. In this role, you'll coordinate purchases, prepare solicitations, and support contracts from development through execution, and help departments make informed compliant buying decisions. You'll play an active part in strengthening City-wide procurement process-improving workflows, ensuring accuracy, and helping departments navigate system and policies with confidence.
If you love solving problems, refining systems, helping teams work smarter, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the entire organization.
About You:

You're someone who 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're comfortable interpreting purchasing rules, asking questions, and helping others understand the "why" behind procurement requirements. Most importantly, you bring 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. Join us and be a part of a team that is elevating procurement citywide.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Reviews, evaluates, and processes purchase requisitions and change orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with City, state, and federal purchasing requirements . Develop and manage 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

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

Additional Information
Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, and Local purchasing laws
• Procurement principles, bid/contract terminology, and purchasing regulations
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system functionality
• Customer service principles

Skill in:

• Prioritizing work demands and coordinating deadlines
• Overseeing adherence with policies, procedures, and regulations
• Negotiating and vendor management
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Providing guidance to customers regarding purchasing processes

Ability to:

• Understanding and evaluate contract legal issues to determine appropriate engagement with city Departments
• Maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and sound judgment
• Communicating and collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders across various contracts and projects

Work Environment and Physical Effort:Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in an outdoor environment.

Work Exposures:
Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
05

How many years of experience do you have working in public sector procurement (government purchasing)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

06

Describe your experience managing multiple procurement projects or deadlines at the same time.
07

Which statement best describes your experience determining the appropriate procurement method (e.g., informal quote, formal bid, RFP, cooperative contract?

• No experience determining procurement methods
• Follow established procedures; do not determine methods
• Occasionally recommend procurement methods
• Regularly determine the appropriate procurement method for purchases
• Advise departments or leadership on procurement strategy

08

Which statement best describes your experience developing procurement solicitations (e.g., IFB, RFP, RFQ)?

• No experience developing solicitations
• Assisted with preparing solicitation documents
• Participated in drafting solicitation scopes or requirements
• Responsible for developing and issuing solicitations
• Lead complex solicitations or formal competitive procurements

09

The hiring range for this position is $61,306.00 - $78,155.00, depending on qualifications. Is this salary range acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No
• I would like to discuss during the interview process

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