Procurement Analyst

Lancer Hospitality; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Elior North America seeks a Procurement Analyst to support Trio Community Meals in Pearl, MS, focusing on infrastructure procurement, vendor negotiations, and BI-driven insights.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making with Power BI/Tableau and Excel, aiming to improve procurement efficiency and budget adherence within Traditions Plant framework.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, infrastructure management, or BI-related roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting complex datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for infrastructure projects including IT systems, hardware, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with standards, policies, and budgets in infrastructure procurement.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define infrastructure requirements and negotiate with vendors.
• Oversee contract renewals and vendor performance evaluations.
• Develop and update BI dashboards to align with organizational goals.
• Identify procurement inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Reference Number: 41394
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Community Meals
Brand: TRAD

Procurement Analyst
Pay- 70-80k/yr
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite-Pearl, MS
Segment: Traditions Plant
State: Mississippi (US-MS)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a Procurement Analyst to our Trio Community Meals team. The Procurement Analyst is responsible for driving procurement efficiency, supporting infrastructure-related procurement needs, and leveraging business intelligence tools to deliver data-driven insights. This role combines analytical expertise, process optimization, and technical knowledge to enhance procurement and infrastructure operations while aligning with organizational goals.

What you'll be doing:

Infrastructure Support

• Manage procurement activities for infrastructure-related projects, including IT systems, hardware, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and budgets in infrastructure procurement.
• Collaborate with technical teams to understand infrastructure requirements and negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Oversee contract renewals and vendor performance evaluations.
• Routine Decision Making
• Determine data analysis methods to identify procurement inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Recommend supplier strategies based on performance metrics and market trends.
• Decide on the design and updates of BI dashboards to align with organizational goals.
• Make informed choices regarding vendor selection, contract negotiation, and procurement alignment with budgets.
• Evaluate infrastructure-related procurement processes and suggest improvements.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, infrastructure management, business intelligence, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on interpreting complex datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of infrastructure procurement, including IT systems and facilities.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and procurement software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Trio-Community Meals:

A career with Trio is a career spent focused on your community. From senior living to hospital and care facilities, Trio focuses on service to the most vulnerable members of your community. Each day, you can feel confident that the work you do has a real, meaningful impact on the people around you.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed

About Traditions:

Traditions started as a simple, frozen meal delivery service for the elderly in 2001. Now, over 20 years later, we have grown into a team of caring professionals whose experience drives an operation that serves over 300,000 meals per week. Our emphasis on quality and care has positioned us as a national leader in providing frozen meals, and our scope has grown beyond seniors as we push the boundaries of what prepackaged meal service can be.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.

Nearest Major Market: Jackson Mississippi