Procurement Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Conduct sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) across various indirect and/or direct expenditure categories.

• Perform spend analysis to uncover cost-saving opportunities and strategies for consolidation.

• Assist in contract negotiations, renewals, and the onboarding process for suppliers.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and approval frameworks.

• Maintain and oversee supplier performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs).

• Facilitate issue resolution and escalation processes with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor contract terms, renewal dates, and pricing structures.

• Collaborate with the Legal team to ensure contracts align with risk and compliance standards.

• Analyze procurement data to detect trends, identify savings opportunities, and assess risk exposures.

• Create dashboards and reports for leadership detailing cost savings, spending by category, and supplier performance.

• Keep accurate procurement records within ERP and procurement systems.

• Serve as a procurement business partner to internal departments across North America.

• Provide expertise on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and cost optimization.

• Work alongside Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and compliance.

• Support enhancements to procurement systems and digital transformation efforts.

• Contribute to the standardization of procurement practices throughout North America.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.

• 3–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills.

• Familiarity with procurement tools or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba).

• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.

• Preferred experience in utilizing AI (MS CoPilot preferred) to develop agents and automation for enhanced analytical efficiency and accuracy.

• Experience supporting operations across multiple sites or regions (North America).

• Exposure to various spending categories (e.g., IT, professional services, facilities, MRO).

• Knowledge of contract negotiation and vendor management practices.

• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS (or currently pursuing).

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability benefits

• 401(k) plan