Purchasing Analyst

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $2,859.20 - $3,157.60 bi-weekly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Wednesday, August 20, 2025

JOB SUMMARY  

1. 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.

2. Collaborative and Cross Departmental

• Procurement analysts work closely with multiple large departments to procure equipment, services and supplies.
• Our culture promotes interdepartmental cooperation, ongoing communication and developing relationships.

3. Policy-Focused and Structured

• As a member of the Procurement team there is a strong focus on compliance, regulations, and adherence to policy.
• There is a 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 a tight-knit team atmosphere, where work life balance is valued. 

5. Continuous Improvement Mindset

• The Procurement Team values data-driven decision-making and uses software systems to streamline procurement.
• A Procurement Analyst is often encouraged to bring ideas for efficiency improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

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. 

OUR CULTURE 

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments. 

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work. 

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.  

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

• 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.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family. 
• 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