Analyst I/II (Purchasing) - Department of Finance

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov. About The Department The Finance Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) Analyst I/II vacancy in the Purchasing Division. The mission of the Finance Department is to manage, protect, and report on City of San José financial resources to enhance the City’s financial condition for residents, businesses, and investors. The Finance Department has five core divisions: Accounting Administration Debt & Treasury Management Purchasing & Risk Management Revenue Management The Finance Department works in partnership with the departments of Human Resources, Information Technology, and Public Works as the City’s Strategic Support City Service Area to effectively develop, manage, and safeguard City fiscal, physical, technological, and human resources to enable and enhance the delivery of City services and projects. The Finance Department has a $27.5 million operating budget and 126 budgeted full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Position Duties We are seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst I/II position in the Purchasing Division. The incumbent will serve as an integral member of the procurement team and play a key role in supporting the City of San José's procurement operations and processes. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and excels at building positive working relationships. Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence are essential. The successful candidate will embrace continuous learning, respond effectively to changing priorities, demonstrate sound judgment, and take ownership of their work while contributing to the success of the team and organization. Key responsibilities include: Administer the City’s Procurement Card (P-Card) Program and related P-Card Program functions. Facilitate procurements for various City departments including but not limited to Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Bids (RFB) in compliance with applicable requirements. Provide administrative and analytic support during the procurement process, such as creating solicitations on the e-Procurement system, preparing drafts of Council Memos, formatting and proofreading solicitation documents for posting, and other related activities as required. Support purchase order creation and management; clarify questions with vendors and customer departments; format and proofread documents; prepare documents; research and validate data; and other related activities as required. Other Analyst duties and special projects as required. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Analyst I A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or unive…

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