Procurement Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle for designated addressable indirect spend categories and/or projects, creating and implementing category strategies as required.

• Execute and lead competitive sourcing events – such as RFXs – which include scoping, managing bidders, gathering requirements, and analyzing proposals to provide recommendations.

• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.

• Collaborate with internal teams – such as Finance, Information Security, Legal, etc. – to conduct operational risk assessments and finalize contracts.

• Identify, monitor, and report on savings and value-added opportunities arising from strategic procurement initiatives.

• Approve purchase orders (POs) in NetSuite or a similar system, ensuring all purchases comply with negotiated agreements, policies, and processes.

• Conduct market research and analysis to uncover new trends, solutions, and best practices that can enhance procurement strategy.

• Work with stakeholders to establish business requirements and translate them into a coherent procurement strategy.

• Take responsibility for performance goals and achieve key metrics related to managed spend, savings, and project completion.

• Create and deliver planned or ad hoc reports on procurement initiatives, spending trends, and project progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline (e.g., Business, Finance, Supply Chain) from an accredited institution is preferred.

• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience, including at least three (3) years concentrated in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

• High level of accountability and a proactive, self-motivated approach.

• Outstanding negotiation and influencing abilities, with a proven record of achieving strong commercial results.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the capability to simplify complex procurement concepts.

• Independent ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with verifiable experience in financial modeling and opportunity cost analysis.

• Proven success in managing comprehensive competitive bidding processes across various spend categories.

• Demonstrated expertise in data configuration and analysis, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills – including the use of formulas, pivot tables, lookups, etc.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, coupled with demonstrated expertise using NetSuite or a similarly advanced ERP system – such as SAP, Oracle, etc. for procurement functions.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote work model that provides flexibility to manage work and personal life.

• Access to development programs with strong support and mentoring to facilitate your growth and advancement within the company.

• An attractive benefits package that includes health & life insurance, referral rewards, and generous leave policies to promote a healthy work-life balance.