Procurement Analyst

Kalepa; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) company match 100% of 6%

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty seeks a Procurement Analyst to partner with Legal, IT, Finance and Risk to support procurement strategy and lifecycle management across the organization.

You will coordinate contract reviews, negotiate with vendors, maintain records, monitor policy adherence, and support audits using CLM systems and Workday. This role offers hybrid work with competitive benefits and future advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement within regulated industries.
• Experience with procurement, ERP and contract management systems.
• Familiarity with CLM systems and vendor software.
• CPSM/CPCM/CSCP certifications preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract review workflows with Legal, IT Risk, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate on vendor agreements to ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain procurement and supplier records in approved systems.
• Monitor adherence to procurement policies and approvals.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory and internal audits.
• Develop reports and KPI dashboards for procurement.
• Assist procurement transformation initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Detail‑oriented

Problem solving

Audit support

Education

CPSM/CPCM/CSCP certs preferred

Tools

CLM systems

Vendor software

Workday

ERP

Job description

- Our Procurement Analyst will partner with business stakeholders, suppliers, Legal, Finance, IT and Risk Management to support the Organization’s procurement strategy and lifecycle management processes.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

• Coordinate contract review workflows with Legal, IT Risk, and Business stakeholders.
• Collaboration vendor agreements with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure terms comply with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain procurement and supplier records in approved systems.
• Monitor adherence to procurement policies and approval requirements.
• Maintain sourcing and contract documentation for regulatory and internal audit purposes.
• Partner with legal to ensure timely updates of regulatory requirements in vendor contracts.
• Manage all renewals and contract amendments throughout the lifecycle of each vendor relationship.
• Assist in developing comprehensive reports and dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation of vendor agreements and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and risk management teams to ensure vendor management processes comply with internal and external audit requirements.
• Participate in procurement transformation initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and vendor software.
• Strong communication, with the ability to work cross‑functionally with IT, legal, and risk management teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem -solving skills.
• Experience supporting audit activities and maintaining documentation for internal and external compliance reviews.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience working in procurement.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., finance, insurance, healthcare).
• Experience supporting competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations
• Experience working with procurement, ERP, and contract management systems with Workday experience as a plus.
• Experience in compliance and vendor management a plus.
• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CPCM, CSCP, or procurement-related credential preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program

Core Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid‑sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers.

For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.

In compliance with the Transparency in Coverage rule, issued in 2020 by US Departments of Health, Human Services, Labor and Treasury our health plan’s machine-readable files (MRFs) can be accessed via www.Cigna.com.