NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Senior Purchasing Analyst
Administrative Building, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$38.23/hr - $56.51/hr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking qualified candidates for the Senior Purchasing Analyst position within the Clark County Department of Aviation. This role involves complex purchasing, negotiation, contracting, and expediting activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing mentorship to staff.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists departments in their budgetary processes
Provides complex and sensitive purchasing and contracting support to the County Manager, Board of County Commissioners, LVMPD Fiscal Affairs Committee, LVVWD Board of Directors, and all County departments
Plans, organizes and directs complex purchasing activities with County-wide and/or major internal operational and funding impacts
Develops and directs specification, contracting and expediting activities, as well as provides an advisory role for the purchase of complex multi-year and/or multi-departmental contracts for a variety of materials, supplies, equipment, construction, and services
Determines cost-effective techniques and data gathering processes
Assists in developing purchasing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Division
Analyzes purchasing alternatives and makes recommendations for disseminating information about products and suppliers
Provides and applies broad based specialized and technical knowledge and expertise in commodities, construction and services
Selects, qualifies, communicates expectations, and influences suppliers to improve performance and quality of service
Assists upper management and technical teams to select, specify and qualify products, services, and suppliers in assigned commodity categories
Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees, Commissioners and departments
Leads standardization teams, specialized committees, and supplier performance problem-solving teams
Organizes, directs, and leads negotiating teams in evaluating and negotiating contracts
Provides complex and sensitive support to appointed/elected officials and department directors, such as, coordinating and preparing Commission agenda items, which provide bid evaluation and award recommendation; reviewing and assessing proposed legislation; coordinating the development of department needs and representing department directors and others, as required
Represents the General Services Department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public
Reviews and analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, team and quality improvement alternatives, budget development and administration, staffing, facilities, productivity, and policy and procedure development and implementation
May direct the work of professional, technical and/or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; provides training to staff and may be responsible for such supervisory functions as performance evaluation and discipline
Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment
Originates a variety of technical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team
Analyzes requests for acquisition and determines the type of materials, supplies, equipment or services required; prepares formal specifications and bid packages; ensures that such requests are complete and that proper authorization has been obtained
Creates complex contracts and request for proposals including, but not limited to, construction; professional services; software license agreements; maintenance/support agreements and real property sales, purchases and leases
Communicates with legal staff regarding contract provisions
Responds to formal protests regarding bid requests
Obtains and prepares all documents for litigation, arbitration for breech of contract and other disputes involving purchasing
Provides training to internal and external customers on purchasing related policies and procedures
Interviews suppliers, visits manufacturers, attends product demonstrations and obtains samples/literature from potential suppliers; obtains comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity, availability and delivery of materials, equipment and supplies; recommends sources of supply to include small, minority and women-owned businesses
Solves contractual problems and disputes, follows-up and authorizes contract modifications to ensure that departments receive materials, supplies and services of appropriate quality and quantity in a timely manner
Conducts specification and pre-bid meetings and informs suppliers/contractors of purchasing policies, procedures, licensing, insurance, bonding and all other requirements needed to conform with entity requirements
Surveys the various markets, studying trends and keeping current on new developments and products
Uses standard office equipment including a computer in the course of work; may drive a County or personal vehicle to attend meetings, visitation of work sites and suppliers' business establishments
Maintains records and files and prepares periodic and special reports relating to the Purchasing function
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field
Four (4) years of full-time professional level purchasing and/or materials management experience that has included the preparation of formal bid and specification documents and the purchase of a wide variety of commodities
Professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years
Possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of hire
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Completion of an education/experience background investigation
Fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI
Ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration
Preferred
Appropriate purchasing certification
Advanced degree
Prior lead or supervisory experience
Benefits
Alternative Work Schedules
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) - eligible first of the month following 15 days of employment
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:
13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
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
The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Comprehensive training program
Wellness program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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