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Procurement Analyst

State of Indiana

Indianapolis, INFull-time$53K/yrPosted 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$53K/yr
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Procurement Analyst will join the Governance team at the Indiana Department of Administration, supporting category directors in procurement compliance, process standardization, and improvement. The role assists agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders with procurement guidance, contract administration, issue resolution, and analysis. The salary traditionally starts at $53,222 and may vary with education and work experience. A degree is not required; a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract ManagementContract NegotiationClient Relationship DevelopmentProblem IdentificationProblem AnalysisProblem ResolutionData-Intensive AnalysisConflict ResolutionContract DraftingPeopleSoft E-ProcurementERP Procurement SystemsERP Financial SystemsProcurementSupplier Performance

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent3+ Years Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Procurement Analyst

Date Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Requisition ID: 485822

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA):

IDOA helps to ensure the smooth function of state government, finding efficient and effective solutions to government-wide needs.

Role Overview:

This position will be part of the Governance team. This team is responsible for assisting category directors to ensure compliance with processes, standardize and document procedure, and find areas for improvement in the procurement department.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

  • Provide direction, guidance and assistance to agency staff, vendors, and other stakeholders related to procurement.

  • Assist with problem resolution and administration of contracts.

  • Assist with communication between vendors, the agency, and employees.

  • Assist with maintenance of vendor contacts to investigate discrepancies, exchange information, and resolve issues.

  • Troubleshoot problems related to procurement including system issues or discrepancies.

  • Provide input on solutions and suggestions for improvements to administration and execution of contract management, procurement, and supplier performance.

  • Create and interpret complex quantitative and qualitative analyses, forming hypotheses, synthesizing conclusions, and assisting to implement change.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

  • Basic knowledge of the principles of complicated contract management and negotiation is required.

  • Ability to assist with client relationship development, problem identification, analysis, and resolution, data-intensive analysis, negotiate contracts, and resolve conflicts.

  • Ability to assist with the drafting of complex contracts for commodities and services.

  • Familiarity with and/or knowledge of PeopleSoft E-Procurement or another ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Procurement and Financial system is preferred.

  • Basic knowledge of contract management principles to various commodities and services.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 3+ years of experience in vendor/contract management, supplier performance, sourcing, or procurement experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

  • Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

  • Education Reimbursement Program

  • Group life insurance

  • Referral Bonus program

  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Free Parking for most positions

  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,150 open Contract Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$53K/yr
  • US median$93–176K/yr815 salary ranges

This rate, $53K, is 63% below the US median midpoint ($142K) — in the lowest quarter of Contract Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Contract Management jobs in Indiana and 1,150 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Contract Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,024 postings).
Education
431 of the 1,150 open Contract Management jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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