Senior Procurement Analyst

Senior Procurement Analyst

Salary

$62,212.80 - $96,408.00 Annually

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

01983

Department

Financial Services

Division

Purchasing

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to perform advanced professional procurement and contract administration work for the City, serve as a strategic procurement leader responsible for managing complex purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with North Carolina General Statutes and City policies and procedures, and promoting accountability, transparency, and best value. This position assists the Financial Services (Purchasing) Manager in the administration of purchasing policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives while overseeing vendor management and procurement functions.

Hiring salary range: $62,212.80 - $79,310.40, depending on qualifications

Full salary range: $62,212.20 - $96,408.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework opportunities may be available depending on the operational needs of the Financial Services Department.

Examples of Duties

• Lead formal and informal procurement processes;
• Develop specifications and solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs);
• Evaluate bids and proposals;
• Assist with developing contract award recommendations based on evaluation results;
• Serve as Lead Contract Administrator;
• Prepare and carry forward contracts in the Enterprise Resource Planning (EFP) system for the new fiscal year;
• Collaborate with departments and City Attorneys Office to address and resolve contract matters;
• Ensure contract documents comply with regulatory and policy changes;
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local procurement requirements;
• Serve as the procurement advisor to departments on contracts, bid compliance, and purchasing policies and procedures;
• Develop and maintain procurement policies, templates, and procedures;
• Maintain standardized procurement policies;
• Prepare procurements for leadership and audit purposes;
• Serve as Vendor Self Service (VSS) Administrator;
• Support grant-funded procurement compliance (when applicable);
• Act as designee for the Financial Services Manager when assigned;
• Performing related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

AND

• Five to seven years of experience in purchasing or related field
• Public-sector purchasing experience is preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• administrative and clerical procedures including managing financial data.
• the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• principles and processes for providing high-quality customer service.

Skilled in:

• communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• talking to others to convey information effectively.
• managing ones own time and productivity.

Ability to:

• listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Drivers License
• Currently holds Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification or has the ability to obtain this certification within one year of employment
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), and/ or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certifications are preferred

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college; no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher

02

Which best describes your experience in purchasing or related field?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 7 years
• 7 or more years

03

Do you have a valid drivers license issued by N.C. or another state? (Note: a valid drivers license is a current drivers license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges.)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently hold a Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) certification or have the ability to obtain this certification within one year of employment?

• No
• Yes

05

Describe your experience managing procurement activities for goods and services. Include the highest annual dollar value of the contracts you have managed.

06

Describe your experience developing, negotiating, administering, and monitoring contracts.

07

Describe your experience ensuring compliance with procurement laws, regulations, policies, or grant requirements.

08

Describe a successful negotiation that resulted in cost savings, improved service or reduced risk.

09

Do you possess any of the following?

• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• None of the Above

10

How many years of public sector procurement experience do you have?

• None
• Less than two years
• Two to four years
• Five to seven years
• Eight or more years

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov