Procurement Analyst

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc. seeks a Procurement Analyst in New Albany, OH to support sourcing and contracting initiatives. The role involves spend analytics, market research, data collection, cost modeling, and performance reporting.

You will assist with sourcing strategy, decision making, and contract negotiations, potentially leading simpler sourcing activities. The position requires a Bachelor's or 4 years of relevant experience, with 3 years in procurement or related customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related work experience.
• 3 years of procurement or customer service experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills desired.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Conduces market research and analyzes performance metrics to inform supplier and market strategies.
• Analyzes spend and prior contracts to support contract negotiation.
• Develops and uses models (pricing, total cost of ownership) for decision support.
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis.
• Supports bid analysis as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to SCPFO and partners.
• Collaborates with COE, Service Center, and partners to address issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Procurement experience

Customer service experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain

Tools

Maximo

Cognos

Job description

Procurement Analyst

New Albany, OH (Local/Onsite)

12+ Months W2 contract with opportunity to convert to perm

Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm

Job Summary:

Supports Procurement Consultants, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers in the execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives. Supports analytical work including but not limited to: spend analytics, market complexity, data collection, performance metrics, risk considerations, pricing, total cost of ownership, demand planning, and reporting. Assists with sourcing strategy development, decision making, and contract negotiations. May lead or direct less complex sourcing activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation.
• Develop and utilize various models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis.
• Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant customer service and/or procurement experience required;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.