Process Analyst

LHH; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Procurement Process Analyst in Bowling Green, KY, to standardize, document, and continuously improve purchasing processes and SOPs across the organization. You will design scalable workflows, define ownership, and provide guidance for procurement activities.

You'll train stakeholders, analyze spend across suppliers and categories, and develop dashboards to monitor performance, cost savings, and compliance, enabling strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (see above).
• 3–5 years in purchasing, procurement operations, or related analytics role.
• Advanced Excel and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and procurement platforms.
• Ability to translate large data sets into actionable recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• APICS/ISM/CPSM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing purchasing processes, workflows, policies, systems, and operational challenges.
• Document and map current-state procurement processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and control risks.
• Design and implement standardized future-state purchasing processes and workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and update procurement SOPs, work instructions, process maps, templates, and documentation.
• Define roles, responsibilities, approval authorities, workflow handoffs, and escalation procedures.
• Train internal stakeholders on purchasing processes, reporting tools, and procurement system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process consistency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, scorecards, and management presentations.
• Analyze purchasing spend by supplier, category, department, location, cost center, and other key business dimensions.
• Monitor and report on purchasing performance metrics, including cost savings, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Prepare forecasts, ad hoc analyses, and executive summaries to support budgeting, sourcing, and strategic decision-making.
• Establish and maintain consistent reporting methodologies, calculations, and data governance standards for procurement metrics.
• Identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and enhanced supplier performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

The Procurement Process Analyst is responsible for establishing, standardizing, documenting, and continuously improving purchasing processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the organization. This role develops clear, scalable workflows that enhance purchasing controls, increase operational efficiency, define ownership, and provide consistent guidance for employees involved in procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Process Management

• Evaluate existing purchasing processes, workflows, policies, systems, and operational challenges.
• Document and map current-state procurement processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and control risks.
• Design and implement standardized future-state purchasing processes and workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and update procurement SOPs, work instructions, process maps, templates, and supporting documentation.
• Define roles, responsibilities, approval authorities, workflow handoffs, and escalation procedures.
• Train internal stakeholders on purchasing processes, reporting tools, and procurement system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process consistency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, scorecards, and management presentations.
• Analyze purchasing spend by supplier, category, department, location, cost center, and other key business dimensions.
• Monitor and report on purchasing performance metrics, including cost savings, compliance, and process efficiency.
• Prepare forecasts, ad hoc analyses, and executive summaries to support budgeting, sourcing, and strategic decision-making.
• Establish and maintain consistent reporting methodologies, calculations, and data governance standards for procurement metrics.
• Identify trends and opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and enhanced supplier performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement operations, supply chain analytics, financial analysis, business process improvement, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, data validation, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience working with ERP systems and/or procurement platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments.
• APICS, ISM, CPSM, or other supply chain/procurement certifications are preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Process mapping and workflow documentation experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing controls, supplier management, and procurement best practices.
• Experience creating SOPs, policies, and training materials.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business insights.
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus.