Procurement Analyst

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential Public Health services directly and/or through strong and effective Partnerships.

The Program Support Division (PSD) provides a variety of supportive services to CDPH Programs.  The CDPH’s Richmond Campus is a 29-acre property housing over 1,200 employees, and the campus comprises offices, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a warehouse.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the procurement analyst for the Facilities Management Services (FMS) of the Program Support Division (PSD).

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a high degree of independence and professionalism who is responsible for the more complex and analytical procurement assignments. The AGPA leads efforts in process improvement, strategic development, and communications related to procurement and contracting. The AGPA develops complex solicitation packages, solicits bids/offers, and analyzes and reviews bids/quotes submissions for final award decisions. The AGPA assists staff in creating purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and PSD internal contracts within the Contracts and Procurement System (CAPS). The AGPA secures internal approvals and collaborates with budget analysts to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices for payment and works with Leased Facilities to ensure monthly lease payments are processed and received. The AGPA coordinates with the Purchasing Services Unit (PSU) on procurement methods, processes, and finalization of procurement packages. The role involves providing strategic input and leading process improvement initiatives to optimize contract management and procurement practices.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Highly organized with a strong ability to handle competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize workload.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Budget, FI$Cal, or other financial systems experience.
• Public Sector Procurement experience.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.