Data-Driven Procurement Specialist

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in the United States is seeking a Procurement professional to lead spend analytics, market research, and cost modeling across categories. You will execute sourcing events, build ROI cases, and develop category expertise to support strategic supplier negotiations.

The role requires at least three years in Procurement or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Procurement, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Demonstrated experience in data-driven cross-functional support and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analytics; use data to influence change and build ROI cases.
• Perform market research to analyze market opportunities, risks, and trends for assigned categories.
• Model, monitor, and report trends in underlying cost drivers.
• Develop category expertise to understand sourcing strategies and savings levers.
• Execute sourcing events; create bid packages and coordinate bid processes (RFI/RFQ) with meetings and reviews.
• Conduct total cost modeling and scenario analysis to show trade-offs and benefits.
• Help identify targets and leverage to support negotiations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Austin Powder in the United States is seeking a Procurement professional to lead spend analytics, market research, and cost modeling across categories. You will execute sourcing events, build ROI cases, and develop category expertise to support strategic supplier negotiations.

The role requires at least three years in Procurement or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams.