Procurement Analyst

Location

Indianapolis, IN | United States

Job description

Work for Indiana

Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

About the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA):

IDOA helps to ensure the smooth function of state government, finding efficient and effective solutions to government-wide needs.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Role Overview :

This Procurement Analyst position will be a member of the Strategic Sourcing Team, reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing, with a focus on managing the procurement process to acquire goods and services. It is a dynamic position with an impact across all state agencies. This is the least tenured position in Procurement so it expected some training would be required and future advancement with Procurement is possible. However, in order to be successful, they should be an effective communicator, be able to problem solve while preserving the vendor and agency relationship and be able to determine what issues should be escalated.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provide direction, guidance and assistance to agency staff, vendors, and other stakeholders related to procurement.
• Assist with problem resolution and administration of contracts.
• Assist with communication between vendors, the agency, and employees.
• Assist with maintenance of vendor contacts to investigate discrepancies, exchange information, and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot problems related to procurement including system issues or discrepancies.
• Provide input on solutions and suggestions for improvements to administration and execution of contract management, procurement, and supplier performance.
• Create and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative analyses, forming hypotheses, synthesizing conclusions, and assisting to implement change.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• An associate degree or basic work experience in vendor/contract management, supplier performance, sourcing, or procurement.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of complicated contract management and negotiation is required.
• Ability to assist with client relationship development, problem identification, analysis, and resolution, data-intensive analysis, negotiate contracts, and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to assist with the drafting of complex contracts for commodities and services.
• Familiarity with and/or knowledge of PeopleSoft E-Procurement or another ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Procurement and Financial system is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of contract management principles to various commodities and services.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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