Procurement Analyst

ManpowerGroup; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Columbus, OH is seeking a hands-on Procurement Analyst focused on Technology Sourcing & Asset Management. You will support end-to-end tech procurement, renewals, and SaaS contracting while partnering with Technology, Finance, Legal, and business teams to drive efficient sourcing and lifecycle tracking.

The role requires experience in software renewals, contract management, and RFPs, with strong data analytics and ERP/asset system familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, IS, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 1–3 years in technology procurement, indirect sourcing, vendor management, or asset management.
• Experience in software/SaaS renewals and technology contract management.
• Experience with RFP development and execution.
• Strong grasp of business terms, pricing models, and contract structures.
• Familiarity with Software Asset Management concepts and tools.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret contract and spend data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience with procurement/ERP/asset systems (PeopleSoft, Basware, Ivanti, ServiceNow) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities for technology, software, SaaS, hardware, and IT services.
• Lead software renewals, vendor negotiations, and contract extensions.
• Validate contract line items, pricing structures, usage, and terms.
• Maintain procurement records including contracts, renewals, and vendor docs.
• Support PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Track contract expirations and renewal timelines to avoid service disruption.
• Assist vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with Legal and Procurement leadership on sourcing docs.

Skills

Technology procurement

Software renewals

Vendor negotiations

SaaS contracting

Indirect sourcing

Asset management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Basware

Ivanti

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Analyst

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay Range: $40/hr (temp to perm)

The Procurement Analyst – Technology Sourcing & Asset Management is a hands-on role responsible for supporting end-to-end technology procurement activities, with a strong emphasis on software renewals, vendor negotiations, SaaS contracting, and indirect technology sourcing.

This role partners closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to manage procurement intake, execute sourcing events (including RFPs), validate contract terms and pricing, and ensure accurate tracking of technology assets across their lifecycle. The position requires someone who can step in quickly, manage renewals independently, and support both tactical procurement execution and ongoing process improvement.

Position Accountabilities

Technology Sourcing & Procurement Operations

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities focused on technology, software, SaaS, hardware, and IT services




• Lead and support software renewals, vendor negotiations, and contract extensions




• Validate contract line items, pricing structures, usage assumptions, and business terms




• Maintain accurate procurement records including contracts, renewals, purchase requests, and vendor documentation




• Support PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and resolution of procurement-related issues




• Track contract expirations and proactively manage renewal timelines to avoid service disruption




• Support vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance documentation

RFP Development & Sourcing Support

• Gather requirements directly from stakeholders to develop and structure RFPs/RFQs




• Draft, distribute, and manage RFP documentation and vendor communications




• Coordinate vendor responses, maintain tracking logs, and organize evaluation materials




• Support pricing comparisons and supplier analysis for sourcing decisions




• Assist in evaluating vendor proposals against defined business and technical requirements




• Partner with Legal and Procurement leadership to ensure sourcing documentation aligns with internal standards

Software Asset Management (SAM) & Lifecycle Tracking

• Maintain and update software license, SaaS subscription, and hardware asset records




• Use internal request and asset management systems to track lifecycle events (procurement, deployment, renewal, retirement)




• Support license true-ups, usage tracking, and audit preparation activities




• Coordinate asset refresh, onboarding, and offboarding activities across the organization




• Ensure accurate reconciliation of software and hardware inventory across systems

Business Analysis & Reporting

• Compile and maintain spend, contract, and asset data to support decision-making




• Develop reports on vendor performance, contract status, renewal timelines, and asset utilization




• Identify discrepancies in procurement and asset data and support resolution




• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation standardization

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for procurement intake, renewal questions, and vendor issues




• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization




• Support cross-functional coordination between Technology, Finance, Legal, and Purchasing teams




• Provide guidance on procurement processes, intake workflows, and sourcing procedures




• Maintain strong vendor relationships to support negotiation and issue resolution activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)




• 1–3 years of experience in technology procurement, indirect sourcing, vendor management, or asset management




• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading software/SaaS renewals and technology contract management




• Experience participating in or leading RFP development and execution




• Strong understanding of business terms, pricing models, and contract structures




• Familiarity with Software Asset Management (SAM) concepts and tools




• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret contract and spend data




• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint




• Experience with procurement, ERP, or asset management systems (PeopleSoft, Basware, Ivanti, ServiceNow, or similar) preferred

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.