Procurement Analyst

Talentify; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to manage construction services procurement across the Capital Projects portfolio, including Civil, Electrical, and A/E contracts.

The role emphasizes supplier qualification, RFPs, contract development, and ongoing sourcing for emergent work, with hybrid work and in-person days at specified sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience analyzing proposals and negotiating with suppliers.
• Experience drafting contracts and purchase orders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Duties may include being the procurement Subject Matter Expert for multiple business units or at the Enterprise level where such expertise is useful in leveraging procurement activities.
• Work is primarily focused on planned and emergent work within a single business unit, although the ability to apply expertise across business units is desired.
• Specific duties include: Supplier identification and qualification; procurement sourcing; RFP preparation; bid evaluation; negotiation, materials and services contract development and administration; material and service planning; managing internal expert review protocols, preparing and issuing purchase orders.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Excel

MS Word

Vendor management

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Ariba

SAP

CLM

Job description

Length of Assignment:

12+ months – possibility to extend based on performance/position need

Pay range:

$40.00 - $45.60/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

Work location:

Hybrid | 3 days week in person (80 Park Plaza, South Plainfield – 4000 Hadley Rd, and/or Plainfield Gas – 40 Rock Ave)

Parking:

South Plainfield and Plainfield have onsite parking. Newark has parking decks that the individual will need to pay themselves.

Job Summary:

The Senior Procurement Analyst will manage the procurement of Construction Services for the *** Capital Projects portfolio. Manage the procurement process for Civil, Electrical and A/E purchase orders, contracts, renewals, continuing to re-source recurring contractual commitments and manage emergent work in support of operations.

Manages People: No - None

Job Responsibilities:

• Duties may include being the procurement Subject Matter Expert for multiple business units or at the Enterprise level where such expertise is useful in leveraging procurement activities.
• Work is primarily focused on planned and emergent work within a single business unit, although the ability to apply expertise across business units is desired.
• Specific duties include: Supplier identification and qualification; procurement sourcing; RFP preparation; bid evaluation; negotiation, materials and services contract development and administration; material and service planning; managing internal expert review protocols, preparing and issuing purchase orders.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree and 5 years of procurement, supply chain management experience
• Experience analyzing proposals and negotiating with suppliers to purchase materials and services
• Experience integrating scope and commercial requirements into contracts and purchase orders
• Valid driver license & ability to travel
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word

Desired:

• Experience with ERP systems - Ariba, SAP, CLM
• Experience working in a teaming environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated client satisfaction history

Minimum Years of Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience

Experience Levels:

• Intermediate: Typically has up to approximately 4 years of experience performing this specific job function and requires some managerial oversight/direction.