{"id":1356560,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sourcewell-procurement-analyst","title":"Procurement Analyst","company":{"id":1780107,"name":"Sourcewell","domain":"sourcewell-mn.gov","url":"https://alion.io/company/sourcewell-mn","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":67360,"max":84200,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":84200},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T12:42:45Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Position Title:\nProcurement AnalystSalary Range:\nProcurement Analyst (Grade 13, Exempt). Annual salary range: $67,360 - $84,200. This range reflects the minimum to midpoint of the grade. Salary may exceed the midpoint and will commensurate with experience.Job Description Summary:\nThis position serves on the proposal evaluation team, and as a member independently analyzes, interprets, evaluates, and scores complex, detailed proposal responses. This position facilitates critical, time-sensitive elements of the overall procurement process. This position assists with the effective embracement of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and effective documentation and data control for the Procurement Department. This position assists with project management within the Procurement Department.Essential Duties and Responsibilities\n1. Required Functions\nAssists with the development and effective implementation of public procurement best practices in the following contexts: solicitations, pre-solicitation processes and meetings, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Bid (IFBs), evaluation processes, contract awards, communications with prospective suppliers and members, contract documentation, price and product changes and approvals, data management and documentation filing, and vendor compliance with contract terms.\nAssists Procurement Analyst II in collaborating regularly with Sourcewell’s Category Development Administrators and Supplier Development Administrators in order to continuously improve processes critical to the quality of contracts used cooperatively by Sourcewell and its members. \nAssists with the internal processes of the department under the guidance of the Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement Analyst:\nEnsures the accuracy and validity of documents and records.\nUtilizes systems-based processes to ensure contract compliance at all levels.\nAnalyzes and recommends ways to better execute the Procurement Department’s responsibilities.\nResponds to inquiries related to Procurement Department processes from participating entities, suppliers, and other interested parties in an efficient and effective manner.\nProvides input to the Procurement Manager regarding potential continuous improvement opportunities for the Procurement Department.\nAttends industry conferences and ongoing training to acquire and maintain relevant certifications and to obtain information for improving the Procurement Department.\n2. Participates in the solicitation development process, pre-proposal process, and as an integral part of the Proposal Evaluation Committee.\nParticipates with cross-functional groups throughout the solicitation process to ensure proposals submitted are compliant, responsible, and responsive.\nAssists with researching select solicitation categories as empowered by the Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement Analyst.\nServes on the proposal evaluation team, and as a member independently:\nAnalyzes and interprets complex, detailed proposal responses in a wide variety of industries. \nEvaluates complex products, services, corporate and sales structures, warranties, pricing, and sales and marketing capabilities of solicitation responses.\nScores all solicitation responses based on evaluation criteria.\nParticipates with the Proposal Evaluation Committee in determining final recommendations of award or non-award to the Sourcewell Chief Procurement Officer.\n3. Facilitates critical, time-sensitive elements of the procurement process.\nAssists with the solicitation advertisement process for categories to be competed in the US and Canada. This includes all online and print media advertisements.\nAssists with maintaining accurate records of solicitation requests and solicitation respondents for each solicitation category.\nAssists with scheduling solicitation meetings (such as pre-proposal conferences) as necessary to achieve solicitation timelines.\nAssists with the development of process critical documentation such as solicitations, notice of awards, solicitation comment & review, Sourcewell Board agenda items from the Procurement Department.\nAdministers maintenance for the state contact list, notifying states of upcoming solicitations.\n4. Supports Procurement Department embracement and effective utilization of CRM.\nAssists with modifications of CRM entries and reports within Procurement Department.\nWorks with Procurement Manager or Senior Procurement Analyst in determining the need for new reports in CRM to be used by the Procurement Department for improved departmental efficiency.\n5. Embraces the effective utilization of eProcurement within the Sourcewell Procurement Department.\n6. Acts in compliance within the Procurement Department.\nParticipates in the internal processes of the Procurement Department to include:\nChecks validity of documents and records.\nVerifies completeness of paper and electronic files.\nPosts documents to website in a timely manner.\nManages data effectively relating to contracts and related documentation.\nUtilizes systems-based processes to ensure contract compliance at all levels.\nRecommends ways to better execute the Procurement Department’s responsibilities.\nSecondary Duties and Responsibilities\n1. Acts as Procurement Department project management resource:\nAssists with project management for procurement related accreditations, certifications, and award application processes as empowered by the Procurement Manager Senior Procurement Analyst.\nAssists with the creation and updating of the Procurement Department’s standard operating procedures.\nCollaborates with the Procurement Team members, as well as other Sourcewell departments, in preparing and presenting procurement related topics.\n2. Supports Procurement Document Specialist and other Procurement Team members as needed.\n3. Other duties as assigned.\nAdditional Job Description:\nRequired Qualifications\nAssociate’s Degree OR\nA minimum of three years of public procurement experience OR\nA combination of related post-secondary and/or professional education and demonstrated procurement or other comparable business professional experience equivalent to a total of five years. AND\nValid Driver’s License\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in public procurement\nExperience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems Experience with Content Management System (CMS) for website page maintenance\nAny of the following procurement related certifications: CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional)\nLocation:\nThis is a remote position, and is subject to Sourcewell's telecommuting policies and procedures.\nOn occasion, may be asked to travel to Staples, MN for meetings, professional development or team activities. Up to three to four (3-4) times per year. Notice will be given ahead of time.\nFull Time/Part Time:\nFull timePosition Type:\nRegularScheduled Hours:\n40At Sourcewell, collaboration, respect, and belonging are the core of who we are. We believe in giving back to the community, offering paid volunteer time for staff, and supporting one another to do our best work. We’re proud to have been recognized by Top Workplaces, the nation’s leading employer recognition program, annually since 2016.\nOur values:\nSeek. Be curious.\nEmpower. Be accountable and liberate others.\nImpact. 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