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Opening date: 10/13/2026

Closing Date: 11/1/2026

Title: PROCUREMENT ANALYST 1,2, or 3

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: Purchasing 

Campus Location:  PURCHASING

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Under direct review from the unclassified Assistant Director of Purchasing and broad review of the Director of Purchasing, the incumbent will independently perform advanced procurements serving the entire LSU Health Sciences Center; an agency exempt from central State purchasing under RS 39:1572.B.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Purchasing is seeking motivated individuals for the title of Procurement Analyst 1, 2 or 3.

This position is included in a Career Progression Group.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an (Procurement Analyst 1, 2 or 3) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). 

Compensation: Rate of pay starts at $16.86 for a PA 1, $18.04 for a PA 2 and $20.65 for a PA 3, rates may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ qualifications.

Core competencies include:

• Communicating effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

• Managing Resources:  The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Location: 433 Bolivar St. New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation: 8:00am -4:30 pm Monday - Friday 

Appointment Type: Probational, this position will require selected applicant to be on Probation for at least 6 months. 

Pre-employment Drug testing, TB Skin test and Criminal Background check are required.
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder

Duties / Responsibilities

• Applies the Procurement Code in order to perform the full range of professional procurement activities for LSU HSC New Orleans. Determines the appropriate method of procurement in accordance with state laws and regulations.
• Procures through proper specification development, solicitation, evaluation of bids, vendor selection, and award to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the solicitation.
• Corresponds with vendor and LSU HSC New Orleans staff, verbally or written, on contract terms, pricing, deliveries, quality, and order changes. Resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Perform any and all related job duties, commensurate with the responsibilities of the position, as directed by the Assistant Director
• Provides guidance to LSUHSC personnel and suppliers on the procurement code, as well as applicable policies and procedures relative to the appropriate method of procurement for the goods and/or services to be purchased.
• Seek out the most aggressive discounting possible (including any applicable contacts that are available for use by the LSUHSC) and/or negotiate all allowable non-competitive purchases to ensure that the best value is obtained for the university and the State. This includes sole source procurements and procurements exempt from competition as described in applicable Executive Orders and Revised Statutes.
• Consolidates purchases of common items to obtain maximum economic benefit for the entire agency Essential
• Maintains records of procurement transactions and qualified vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Number of years required to perform the job: 3

Type of experience required to perform the job: Three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelor's

Special Instructions Summary

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/benefits-about.aspx

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/addtlbenefits.aspx