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Position Information

Functional TitleProcurement - Business Operations Analyst

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProcurement & Supplier Diversity

GradeGS.14

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number26-0012

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameProcurement

Reports toDivision Manager, Procurement - Operations & Administration

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8am to 5pm

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheBusiness & Operations Analystis responsible for supporting the operational business processes of the procurement office.

Essential Functions

+ Collects and monitors data for key business process metrics and implements improvement plans

+ Manages reporting metrics and tracking

+ Supports the procurement governance by providing necessary data

+ Implements processes to ensure data quality and integrity

+ Performs quality assurance and control reviews of procurement office team data

+ Reconciles data derived from various internal information systems

+ Implements fixes required to correct data errors

+ Develops, recommends, and implements operational process improvements

+ Completes root cause analysis on data error reports from procurement office systems and the related data of business units

+ Works with procurement office team functional experts to develop reports’ specifications

+ Collaborates with procurement office to update the intranet content of the procurement office team

+ Serves as power user for the procurement office business systems

+ Leads ad hoc projects as assigned by the Chief Procurement Officer

+ Provides input to software implementation recommendations to increase system efficiency

+ Completes gap analysis on opportunities for operational and continuous improvements

Other Functions

+ Trains and assists personnel in the use of Commission systems and databases

+ Facilitates and participates in meetings with other departments and lines of business as needed

+ Performs other duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in a business casual office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Knowledge of Procurement Office regulations, business policies, and operational activities

+ Knowledge of the basics of Supply Chain, Procurement and Sourcing

+ Knowledge of business process design, data analysis and business performance measurement

+ Knowledge of strategic planning, project management and cross functional teaming

+ Functional knowledge of Materials Accounting Procurement System ( MAPS )

+ Familiarity with accounting and purchasing systems and their relationship to requisitioning, ordering and invoice payment

+ Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

+ Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

+ Excellent interpersonal skills

+ Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities

+ Ability to motivate self and follow-through on a variety of projects

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology or related field

+ 3+ years purchasing / procurement / sourcing experience

+ 2 years working with purchasing / inventory related information systems or data analysis and development

OR

+ High School diploma or equivalent

+ 7+ years purchasing / procurement / sourcing experience

+ 2+ years working with purchasing / inventory related information systems or data analysis and development

Additional Requirements

Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

+ Supply Chain experience in a water and/or wastewater utility organization

+ Related certification(s)

Salary$85,214 - $145,095

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date08/18/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be reviewed for consideration after 8/18/25.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Letter of Recommendation 1

+ Letter of Recommendation 2

+ Letter of Recommendation 3