PURCHASING ANALYST I/II

Job Description:

PURCHASING ANALYST I/II

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Finance Department - Purchasing Division is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Purchasing Analyst I/II position. This position performs routine to complex purchasing, specification preparation, multi-year and multi-departmental contracting and expediting activities for the purchase of a variety of materials, supplies, equipment, services and construction items for use by all County departments and other local agencies.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Purchasing Analyst I: $33.65 - $49.74 Hourly

Purchasing Analyst II: $36.34 - $53.73 Hourly

The Purchasing Analyst I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Purchasing Analyst II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Purchasing Analyst I - Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.

Purchasing Analyst II - In addition to the above: Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in professional level purchasing and expediting a variety of materials, supplies and equipment, including developing formal specifications and bid documents and sources of supply. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Analyzes requisitions and requests for purchase to determine the types of materials, supplies, equipment or services required; advises operational management and staff regarding alternatives; ensures that such requests are complete and that proper authorization has been obtained; makes recommendations for disseminating information regarding products and supplies.
• Confers with requesting departments; selects, specifies and qualifies suppliers for assigned commodity areas.
• Obtains verbal or written price quotations or prepares formal specifications and bid packages as required; arranges for the duplication and distribution of such materials.
• Analyzes bids, recommends award and prepares the necessary documentation and agenda materials for awards; confers with legal staff regarding contract provisions; responds to formal protests regarding bid awards.
• Interviews salespersons, visits manufacturers and vendors, attends demonstrations and obtains samples and literature from potential suppliers; obtains comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity, availability and delivery of materials, equipment and supplies; recommends sources of supply.
• Places orders with vendors and negotiates changes to purchase terms as required; follows-up for contract renewal upon expiration dates; negotiates and evaluates contracts.
• Resolves purchase order, invoicing and delivery complaints and problems; follows-up and authorizes modifications to ensure that County staff receives materials and supplies of appropriate quality and quantity in a timely manner.
• Conducts pre-bid meetings; informs vendors and contractors of County policies, procedures, insurance and bonding requirements and other matters related to doing business with the County; ensures compliance with such policies and procedures.
• Maintains records and files and prepares periodic and special reports related to the purchasing function.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the division's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Keeps informed of product development and market trends; recommends revisions to supplier lists and other operating elements as required.
• May direct and review the work of less experienced buyers and technical or support staff; may be a team leader on a project basis.
• Drives a personal or County motor vehicle in order to attend various off-site meetings, meet with vendors and perform other functions in the course of the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit vendor' and suppliers' business establishments and various County work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$33.65 - $53.73 Hourly