Total 193 analyst job vacancies in Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory category in The United States of America

• The duties at this level are characteristic of the full performance level. Management will gradually broaden work assignments so that the trainee can perform all the duties of the full performance level.
• Assignments are developmental. The supervisor and employee discuss job duties and timeframes. The supervisor or higher-graded analyst provide general instructions, furnish advice and guidance, answer questions and assist in solving problems.
• The supervisor reviews work for adequacy and compliance with policies, guidelines and procedures; the extent of guidance and review gradually decreases as the trainee develops.
• Duties at the full performance level include:
• Advises the agency's acquisition staff and those with delegated acquisition authority on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures.
• Conducts reviews of headquarters and field contracting activities to ensure conformance with regulatory requirements and acquisition practices.
• Reviews and/or develops guidance materials for agency acquisition staff and those with delegated acquisition authority including materials to inform, clarify and explain regulatory and policy changes concerning a variety of acquisition issues.
• Evaluates and oversees acquisition-related activities associated with agency acquisition programs.

Starting at $59,319 Per Year (GS 11)

About Serco
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Procurement Insights AnalystPermanent – Full Time Solihull, B91 3LT – Hybrid working
£430,000
- £40,000 PA
The Reporting and Analytics team in Serco Business Services (SBS) are responsible for the delivery of data analysis, analytics, and reporting across our corporate functions. Using leading Business Intelligence tools such as Microsoft Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud, we develop enterprise
- wide reporting and analytics to help inform strategic decision making across HR, IT, Fleet, Finance, and Procurement functions.
The team is recognised across the organisation as experts in data analytics and are developing best practice solutions to meet the needs of a continually evolving business.

Our strategy is to enable data-informed decision making across the services, creating the right self-service reporting solutions, driving automated analytics, whilst analysing our data to help identify opportunities to enable business performance.

The analysts work through the end
- to
- end cycle of requirements gathering, report/dashboard development, analysing and interpreting the results to highlight insights for our customers and we are now looking for a Procurement Insights Analyst to join the team.
As part of this you will

- Work with procurement team to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements for the reporting/analytics solution.
- Undertake the development of descriptive/diagnostic analytics solutions, such as self-service dashboards, to enable customers from the procurement domain to gain visibility of key management information and insights.
- Identify and realise opportunities to streamline the existing reporting delivery and the methods of delivering reports and dashboards to customers.
- Support the development of the corporate Business Warehouse environments, working closely with teams in IT and third parties to identify and highlight data quality or integrity issues, and recommend new improvements to enhance reporting.
- Quickly understand new areas of business and technology enabling impactful and effective conversations with the stakeholders.


What you’ll need to do the role

- Knowledge and experience of development within business intelligence tools and tools such as Microsoft Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Statistical orientation with expertise in EDA.
- Strong data visualisation and presentation skills.
- Data manipulation skills, including ability to extract, transform, and analyse data sets using BI tools.
- Ability to problem solve, break down complex issues and develop solutions based on findings in the data.
- Excellent communications skills both verbal and written as you will need to be able to simply communicate complex issues, processes, and data to a non-technical audience.


Not essential, but advantageous:

- Experience of working with procurement function.
- Exposure to advanced analytics practices.


What we offer

- 10 day pa CPD
- Structured career path and bespoke training
- Discounts from 1000s of high street stores via Serco Benefits Portal
- Pension – 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion


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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.

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The IT Procurement Analyst will be responsible for oversight and maintenance of the eProcurement platform in alignment with global business requirements and procurement policies. Support strategy development, system implementation projects, and ongoing management of the procurement system.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Creating Purchase Requisitions in Advantage for Hardware, Software, Key Renewals (SW/HW Maintenance), and Consulting agreements
• Execute tasks related to the operation and configuration of the eProcurement system, including managing PRs/ POs and generating requested reports, vendor/ supplier onboarding, managing online catalogs
• Serve as the main contact point for assigned vendors/ suppliers
• New Vendor Set-up
• Tracking, monitoring, and expediting the delivery of PO
• Request price quotation to the supplier(s) in case the item is not included in the Advantage Catalog
• Review the invoice for the discrepancy and resolve the payment issue
• Run Weekly and Monthly Advantage reports created by the Manila Procurement team
• Review and generate new project requests from ServiceNow to send to IBM for PgMP every MWF
• Review and validate SLA reports from IBM
• Review and validate the ServiceNow user license
• Review PC installations globally and request credit for the non-IBM installation
• Review and validate annual SLA trends and SLA re-adjustments
• Review and validate annual Earnback request from IBM
• Proactively monitor system interfaces as required, identify issues, and action-appropriate resolutions
• Maintain system-related requirements and technical documentation.
• Address critical and unique issues with the guidance of the Team Lead for timely resolution of escalated issues. Identify risks and propose ways to prevent the occurrence of similar issues and concerns.
• Develop and prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for periodic and ad hoc requirements.
• Lead and support key projects, audit reviews, activities, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior members of the team in completing projects and performing activities as applicable

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or IT-related fields
• 5-7 years of work experience in related fields;
• Experience in Flexera, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Advantage is a must

 

Attributes

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a varied audience and internal and external customers including facilitating meetings with stakeholders with competing interests, driving agreements and decisions, and determining when and how to escalate appropriately (Communication)
• Ability to maintain good customer relationships with the ability to initiate ways to improve customer support customer experience (Customer Service)
• Ability to be thorough and meticulous in completing assigned tasks and with the ability to propose ways to prevent or eliminate errors, discrepancies & issues. (Attention to Details)
• Ability to identify and resolve moderate and complex issues by applying best practices and technical expertise and may recommend solutions for unique scenarios. (Problem Solving)

 

Systems

• Flexera (Software Asset Management), Advantage, ServiceNow, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and PowerBI (would be an advantage)

• Serves as the lead member and acts as liaison between TF VIPR Staff and the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal and state agencies, concerning Small Business.
• Work requires reviewing, evaluating, approving and/or rejecting acquisition documentation and justifications prepared by professional employees of which a significant portion is at the GS-13 or higher level.
• Incumbent serves as technical adviser and consultant to the Commander, the DPM, and Leadership Staff on Small Business-related matters.

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

• Advise management and contracting officers on matters pertaining to contracting policies and procedures.
• Develop and monitor replies to customer inquiries concerning acquisition-related matters.
• Apply knowledge of pre award and post award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of a full range contract actions and procurement documents.
• Perform reviews and analysis of procurement actions involving complex, new, or innovative acquisition approaches.
• Conduct technical reviews of contracting documents in the Paperless Contract File (PCF) system of record for compliance.
• Interpret guidance on statutes relating to small business programs.
• Conduct acquisition document and file reviews and serve as a subject matter expert on internal compliance reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy, and overall quality of procurement documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), policies, regulations, guidance, and directives.
• Prepare written compliance feedback reports to support mission requirements upon thorough review of the action in the PCF cabinet.
• Effectively communicate strategically and transparently with all stakeholders, management, and members of the project delivery team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Build relationships with customers using effective communication practices.
• Recommend acquisition approaches and determining contract type, knowledge of contracting processes, policies, procedures, and utilization of contracting data, procurement systems and acquisition resources.
• Examine policy issues and strategic planning with a long term perspective to support Division requirements.
• Submit lessons learned and impact position papers to management to track trends in compliance reviews.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

• Responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of HQ US Army Corps of Engineers, District Contracting Office products, including acquisition plans and strategies, requests for proposals, Price Negotiation, Source Selection, contracts, etc.
• Performs oversight activities to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Regional, District, and Center Contracting Office programs and operations.
• Evaluates and coordinates on reports of inspections, inquiries, investigations, audits, and related correspondence, as required.
• Provides technical advice on procurement programs, contract placement, and acquisition reform techniques.
• Develops studies on various aspects of acquisition management and contract administration.
• Responsibilities include preparation and presentation of RCC position on proposed publications and directives, to include analysis, evaluation, and implementation of suggestions, which impact the acquisition process.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

• Responsible for conducting comprehensive reviews of HQ US Army Corps of Engineers, District Contracting Office products, including acquisition plans and strategies, requests for proposals, Price Negotiation, Source Selection, contracts, etc.
• Performs oversight activities to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Regional, District, and Center Contracting Office programs and operations.
• Evaluates and coordinates on reports of inspections, inquiries, investigations, audits, and related correspondence, as required.
• Provides technical advice on procurement programs, contract placement, and acquisition reform techniques.
• Develops studies on various aspects of acquisition management and contract administration.
• Responsibilities include preparation and presentation of RCC position on proposed publications and directives, to include analysis, evaluation, and implementation of suggestions, which impact the acquisition process.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

• Performs quality control functions for pre-solicitation, solicitation, award and post-award documentation.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares position papers on acquisition matters for the DCCO CoCO.
• Serves as business advisor to Contracting Officers, Contract Specialist, Program Managers, Office of Small Business Programs, General Counsel, and other acquisition stakeholders.
• Reviews existing policies, processes and procedures, and recommends appropriate changes to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (GS 11-13)

• Serves as expert analyst in the DLA Acquisition Workforce Development Division (J71).
• Advisor to Senior Leadership and acquisition workforce on program development, process improvement initiatives, and interpretation, and application of related statutory, regulatory, and local policies and procedures.
• Develops long-range goals, objectives, and initiatives consistent with overall agency strategic goals and initiatives to enhance programs.
• Develops, updates, and implements related enterprise-wide acquisition policies consistent with issuance of new and revised statutory and regulatory guidance.
• Performs analysis and recommends corrective action for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the activities reviewed for matters related to regulatory requirements of the acquisition workforce.
• Performs as lead analyst and subject matter expert over acquisition workforce related issues and actions with high visibility and criticality to the acquisition workforce and agency.
• Responsible for Command level staff work, such as developing white papers, executive summaries, and fact sheets, and preparation and delivery of briefs to Senior Leadership and members of the acquisition workforce.
• Leads and/or participates in cross-functional working groups to provide acquisition expertise to resolve enterprise process and policy issues.
• Performs studies and analysis with focus on ensuring responsiveness to changing operational procurement situations while maintaining the greatest possible degree of effectiveness and efficiency in acquisition practices.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

Major duties and responsibilities include: Maintains current knowledge of acquisition regulations, directive, information letters and general procedures. Provides guidance and feedback with Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist regarding contract review write ups. Participates in the development of the annual NCO training Plan in collaboration with the Training Officer. Provides technical guidance to supervisors and contracting officers as needed. Facilitates meetings with appropriate supervisors and contract specialists to communicate findings as they pertain to the contracts, sharing agreements and overall acquisitions and coordinates any follow-up action. Ensures that review comments are in accordance with applicable procurement regulations, directives, policies and handbooks. Represents NCO in contract management issues during exploratory and informational stages of top level management planning, policy formation, and decision making. Conducts routine reviews of contract files. Participates on review boards at all phases of contract execution and administration. Manages qualify programs as established by NCO and National Quality Programs. Reviews the quality of correspondence to ensure proper protocols were followed in accordance with applicable guidance. Identifies improvements to the contracting process/program within NCO and makes recommendations to the DoC and contracting supervisors. Participates in regional and national compliance meetings and teleconferences. Provides routine reports to the DoC. Develops action plans and submit recommendations to meet performance monitors/measures. Develops, coordinates, and participates in the NCO's internal acquisition performance review program. The QA shall possess or be able to obtain a FACC Level III certification within one year of placement in the position.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process**
Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)**
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance (approximately 50 miles) of one of the advertised Network Contracting Office 22 duty stations.

Position Description/PD#:Procurement Analyst /PD22074A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required
Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements. The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

Starting at $114,044 Per Year (GS 13)

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 50 applications. The first 50 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 50 in the order they applied.

Starting at $99,908 Per Year (GS 14)

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13)

• Provide expert technical advice to management and program officials on the interpretation of acquisition regulations and guidelines and their application to complex issues.
• Formulate new and revised acquisition policies and standards; and provide expertise in managing the Division's contract and data systems, including interpreting data and applying inductive reasoning to develop reports.
• Provide technical leadership in operations and special projects ensuring contracting operations conform to appropriate principals and standards, provides the required degree of internal controls, meets compliance and reporting requirements.
• Assess compliance of FPAC acquisition programs; plan and carries out quality control and testing of acquisition policy to ensure that the policies and programs are executable, transparent, and sound.
• Leads workgroups and teams while promoting effective team dynamics in order to accomplish assigned tasks and functions in support of the programs and activities of the organization.
• Participates in the development and delivery of mission area and division employee training on acquisition matters.
• Participates with the acquisition management team in taking an active role in the development and implementation of special initiatives related to acquisition, procurement, policies, guidance, practices, and standards.

Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13)

• Provides technical advice to managers Bureau wide; encompassing contract administrations, purchase of retail supply items and procurement. Participates in the development of new and revised contracting and procurement policies.
• Drafts Requests for Proposals (RPFs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) in consultation with the purchasing organization. Ensures that RPFs and RFQs contain complete and accurate descriptions of services, equipment or supplies required.
• Provides expert advice and guidance to Bureau management and serves as the coordinator between assigned Bureau organizations and the Office of Procurement Executive (A/OPE) on all contracting and procurement activities.
• Serves as a liaison between the contracting officers and the contracting officer’s representatives. Prepares final contracts to be awarded including all supporting documentation.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13)

The Procurement Analyst, Small Business Specialist acts in accordance with agency regulations. Develops and encourages opportunities for small business concerns within the various socioeconomic programs by providing information regarding means for doing business with the Federal Government, including assistance available from Federal agencies. Advises potential suppliers on procedures concerning formal advertising and negotiated acquisitions. Establishes and maintains a robust Small Business Outreach program that allows for coordination and participation in Government-Industry conferences, regional, state and local small business events, and inter-agency small business activities. Develops guidance materials and provides technical advice to managers and contracting officers on the nuances of the varied small business programs. Provides technical expertise to contracting Officers, locally, regionally, and nationally, procuring a wide variety of supplies, equipment and services, medical services, equipment repair and maintenance, and facility repair/maintenance and construction, which may involve extensive evaluation of and negotiations with small business concerns. Serves as suppliers' and vendors' primary point of contact for the Network Contracting Office's Business opportunities. Serves as the Network Contracting Office (NCO) technical advisor for assisting small business concerns in obtaining payments under their contracts, late payments, interest penalties, or information on contractual payment provisions; as well as advising on key Department established acquisition directives. Advises small business concerns on doing business with staff, customers, and other stakeholders including, but are not limited to, the procurement of supplies and services using sealed bid, competitive, and non-competitive procedures. Performs solicitation and contract reviews and conduct analysis on problem areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compressed/Flexible Schedules: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
**Remote: This is a remote position. (Remote refers to work performed on full-time basis anywhere other than a VA facility or using VA-leased space.)
*Virtual: This is not a virtual position. (Virtual refers to work performed on full-time basis using VA-leased space or at a VA facility other than the facility that hired the employee.)

**For this position, telework (up to 80% per pay period) or remote work (100% off site) may be authorized upon supervisor approval if within the local commuting distance of the advertised duty station.

Position Description/PD#: Procurement Analyst/PD04170A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Physical Requirements: The work requires some physical exertion. Some ability and dexterity is required in inspecting equipment located in poorly accessible areas. Travel may be required.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)