Regional Transportation Commission Of Southern Nevada - Las Vegas, NV
posted about 2 months ago
The Purchasing & Contracts Analyst performs professional level duties involving the purchase of supplies, equipment, materials, and services. This role is crucial in ensuring that the procurement process is efficient, compliant with applicable laws, and meets the needs of the organization. The analyst prepares and issues necessary documents for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Bids, and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for a variety of equipment, supplies, materials, and services from qualified sources. This process is conducted in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures. In addition to document preparation, the analyst confers with staff to determine purchasing needs, specifications, and areas of standardization. They conduct the contract bid and award process, recommending specific contract goals where appropriate, reviewing contract specifications, attending pre-bid conferences, and evaluating recommended bids for contractor responsiveness. The analyst also plays a key role in recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed. The position requires the analyst to refer to the policies and procedures manual, as well as relevant statutes and guidelines, to make informed decisions. They contribute to annual departmental goal setting and evaluation, participate in professional development sessions or seminars, and stay current on trends, innovations, and legal developments in the purchasing field. Managing multiple projects and deliverables with short targeted completion dates is also a critical aspect of this role. The analyst provides information and assistance to internal and external customers as required and researches special projects as needed. Additionally, they facilitate a workshop for the department twice a year on a topic beneficial to all attendees, along with performing other duties as assigned.