Senior Purchasing Analyst

Job Description:

Senior Purchasing Analyst

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Purchasing Analyst position. This position performs the full range of complex purchasing, negotiation, contracting, and expediting activities. Individuals in this position will be directly responsible for the accuracy of work completed including, but not limited to, purchase order bids, contracts, Nevada Government eMarketplace (NGEM) data, spend analyses, and compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and County Fiscal Directives. This position also requires participation in community and supplier outreach events. Further, individuals in this postilion will provide mentorship and lead support to staff.

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

This classification is designated exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and is therefore, not eligible for overtime.

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 Employee Services.

Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, AND 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. Appropriate purchasing certification, advanced degree, and/or prior lead or supervisory experience desirable.

Qualifying education and 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.

Working Conditions: Works in a typical office setting during normal working hours and may attend or conduct meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of hire.

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

Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

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.

Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued ID's upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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.

Join the Clark County Department of Aviation Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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

Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$38.23 - $56.51 Hourly