Purchasing Analyst at Cleveland… · Location…

Position Type:

Administration and Professionals

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Location:Administration or As Assigned

 

Location: Administration or As Assigned
Reports to: Director, Procure-to-Pay
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Band: 5
Compensation: $54,920.00 - $76,888.00

**Internal applicants must submit a current résumé as part of the application process.

The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for District-wide procurement for departments and schools with high-volume and more complex buying needs through strategic sourcing, direct purchases, cooperative contracts, and competitive solicitations, ultimately leading to better outcomes for our schools and scholars.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers, manages, and tracks District solicitation and evaluation processes to procure commodities and services on behalf of the District, including eRate eligible procurements in alignment with the District’s eRate program, and prepares the resulting contract documents, including renewals, extensions, and modifications as necessary
• Works in collaboration with IT to procure technology hardware (devices) in support of the District’s 1-1 strategy
• Ensures that the procurement processes for District acquisitions are responsible, effective, meet all legal requirements, and are defensible
• Writes simple, complex, and multi-step bid invitations, requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and requests for qualifications using critical thinking skills and maintaining alignment with purchasing strategies
• Develops appropriate evaluation tools and measurements to successfully evaluate, select, negotiate, and award contracts in collaboration with District staff
• Maintains confidential records, including sealed bids, proposals, and related negotiation documents and information, until contracts are fully awarded and executed
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to the Risk Management team, the Legal Department, and Suppliers for procurement administration to resolve problems, conflicts, and/or protests arising throughout the selection process
• Employs critical thinking skills and relies on professional experience and judgment to negotiate and execute daily tasks
• Conducts training for District Staff, Suppliers, and External Agencies, as necessary, about District procurement processes, policies, programs, and goals
• Creates market cost analysis, pricing strategies, and rating criteria, and ensures the creation and implementation of such analysis is fiscally and legally accurate following State, City, and Federal procurement laws, policies, and procedures
• Participates in efforts to enhance and improve business processes, including researching, implementing, and using electronic tools/e-Bidding to automate procurement procedures for efficiencies and cost savings
• Analyzes metrics, reports, and key performance indicators to determine efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with District goals
• Works primarily with departments and schools that have high volume and complex procurement needs
• Assists internal and external stakeholder with services and technology purchases and follows orders to completion.
• Exercises a high degree of independence and work that involves recommendation, analysis, and interpretation of federal regulations, state statutes, and District policies and procedures in the execution of solicitation and business contract terms and conditions.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of ongoing and closed solicitation projects and responds to public records requests as necessary
• Implements and directs District and/or Board of Education policies and procedures
• Works to attract diverse and responsive suppliers and cooperative contract suppliers to do business on behalf of the District and maintains ongoing professional relationships with District suppliers
• Independently researches and actively identifies Cooperative Contract opportunities and provides support and guidance to District staff and related suppliers for Cooperative Contract purchases
• Supports training to end-users/stakeholders of District Purchasing policies/procedures and the District’s Enterprise Resource Planning system (Workday)
• Assist with general procurement daily processing, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally in Public Administration, Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Legal Studies, Information Technology, or related field
• 2 -3 years of procurement experience required. Lesser experience will be considered in combination with education and direct public procurement experience
• CPPB or related certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within 24 months of being hired
• Skills using e-procurement and ERP systems
• Ability to analyze complex issues, focus on researching relevant information, and provide an accurate assessment
• Knowledge of business operations similar to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in terms of the type of work, nature of contracts, and culture 
• Ability to serve as an individual contributor whose work requires regular exercise of discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to apply appropriate discretion and recognize the importance of risk-based assessments
• Ability to retain and maintain confidential records and information, and to hold such information confidential
• Able to plan ahead and drive toward a highly organized and systematic approach
• Possess negotiation, project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proven experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to assert oneself to managers and executive leadership as necessary
• A personal sense of accountability around the ultimate success of CMSD transformation
• Understanding of how to effectively work with peers, District departmental teams, school leaders, and external partners
• Successful in overcoming significant barriers to meet goals in a fast-paced and changeable environment
• Able to critically assess challenges and identify flexible, effective solutions
• Ability to perform multifaceted tasks with minimum supervision
• Able to travel to school sites, off-site administration sites, and occasional conferences as necessary
• Valid Ohio driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. 

• Expected moving, walking, and standing consistent with a school/office environment, and occasionally lifting up to 15 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal school environment.
• Local travel may be required for training/meetings.

NOTE:  The above-stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of management to assign other tasks of a similar nature or level of responsibility. 

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EEO Statement

We believe that equity and inclusion at CMSD is an essential call to action, a catalyst to ensure value and appreciation among all our employees, so we may be fair and welcoming now and in the future.  CMSD provides equal opportunities for employment, retention and advancement of all personnel by administering all terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability or genetic information, age, citizenship status, military status, sexual orientation or expression, socio-economic status, title, other dimensions of identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.