Procurement Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of Novo's third-party risk management and procurement process from start to finish.

• Oversee the Zip platform for vendor and procurement requests, managing them from initial intake to final close-out.

• Keep track of renewal alerts and ensure timely follow-ups with Deal Sponsors.

• Maintain vendor and contract records, including pricing, terms, and departmental/category spending.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and cancellations.

• Review contracts and order forms for precision and accuracy.

• Conduct adverse media checks prior to forwarding contracts for review.

• Assess whether vendors need InfoSec reviews and compile necessary due diligence documents.

• Validate expense and procurement tagging categories.

• Facilitate the completion of reviews and approvals from Legal, InfoSec, Compliance, ELT, and CEO.

• Manage contract execution via DocuSign and preserve executed agreements within Zip.

• Collaborate with FP&A on cost specifics for Finance's review and approval.

• Collect scope-of-work and data-access information from Deal Sponsors and business stakeholders.

• Communicate procurement status and any obstacles to stakeholders outside the procurement team.

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, sourcing, or a related operations position.

• Strong organizational capabilities and the ability to handle a high volume of simultaneous requests with competing deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable in proactively engaging with both internal stakeholders and external vendor contacts.

• Proficient in using spreadsheets.

• Familiarity with procurement/vendor management platforms like Zip, Coupa, or Ironclad is advantageous.

• Self-motivated with the ability to drive processes with minimal supervision.

• Keen attention to detail in contract terms, vendor documentation, and Zip records.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Must specify the U.S. state from which they intend to work.

• Visa sponsorship requirements will be evaluated during the application process.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• A positive, inclusive, and supportive culture.

• Exposure to innovative technologies and architectural patterns.

• Flexible remote work arrangement.