PROCUREMENT RESEARCH ANALYST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROCUREMENT RESEARCH ANALYST

DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICE

Number of Positions: 2

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $86,520

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 03/XX/2025

Under general supervision, the class is assigned to the Department of Procurement Services (DPS) responsible for functioning as a technical specialist working as the liaison with City departments to provide research activities related to the procurement of goods and services, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Meets with department subject-matter-experts to conduct needs assessment for goods and services

* Develops a strong understanding of the strategic business direction, objectives, requirements, and priorities as it pertains to the procurement projects requested by City departments

* Compiles, translates, and synthesizes business and user product/service requirements and external market conditions

* Conducts forecast exercises based upon procurement objects and goals to provide the best value consistent with quality and service requirements

* Researches products/services to determine which best meet the needs of Citywide operations and documents the benefits and characteristics of products and services

* Identifies features that bring the best value and efficiency for department operations across multiple factors

* Works closely with Procurement Specification Writers and user departments to assist in the preparation of RFPs, RFQs, specification documents and scopes of work

* Develops, analyzes and maintains effective vendor and supplier communications; identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

* Prepares detailed supply cost and summary reports displaying results of needs analysis surveys

* Keeps abreast of price trends, manufacturing processes, supply chain, and vendor and supplier-related activities in the industry

* Recommends changes and improvements based on findings

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 121 N, LaSalle, Chicago, IL

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in procurement planning or research, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience,

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected

For Information on our employees' benefits, please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure, visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor