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Purchasing Analyst

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 1 days ago

Job Description

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $3,100.80 - $3,558.40 bi-weekly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, February 12, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

1. Position Focus

  • This position will support the Water Reclamation and Facilities Management Departments.
  • Position will provide strategic procurement support for the purchase of supplies and services needed for day-to-day operations and capital projects, including participation in the development and budgeting of the five-year capital equipment and capital improvement plan.
  • Will develop procurement contracts for supplies and services that streamline department operations to maximize efficiency and controls costs.
  • Should have knowledge of MRO supplies, public utility supplies, building trade industry and suppliers and contractors to provide the supplies and services.
  • Ability to draft bidding specifications to contract services and supplies.

2. Mission-Driven Environment

  • The culture is service-oriented, with a strong emphasis on accountability to taxpayers and supporting department operations.
  • Procurement decisions are aligned with the city’s values: transparency, fiscal responsibility, and ethical stewardship of public funds.

3. Policy-Focused and Structured

  • This role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procurement policies, including the consistent enforcement of established requirements.
  • There is culture of process and structure, with clear rules around bidding, contracts, and vendor selection.

4. Professional, Friendly, and Fun

  • The Procurement Team is courteous, respectful, supportive, and fun.
  • The office has tight-knit team atmosphere, where work life balance is valued.

5. Continuous Improvement Mindset

  • Procurement Team values data-driven decision-making and uses software systems to streamline procurement.
  • A Procurement Analyst position values and requires initiative, with an expectation that the individual proactively identifies needs, addresses challenges, and contributes ideas for continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other specialized discipline and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in purchasing, contract, and bid activities; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.