Procurement Analyst (Buyer)

intellipro; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

IntelliPro is seeking a Procurement Analyst (Buyer) in Plano, TX for a 12-month assignment. The role focuses on IT category sourcing, developing multi-year strategies, and leading RFPs with cross-functional teams.

You will support contracts (NDAs, SOWs, MSAs, SaaS) and vendor negotiations, ensuring cost savings and risk mitigation across indirect procurement. The candidate should have 3+ years in indirect procurement, strong Excel skills, and experience with Ariba.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and procurement tools (Ariba).
• Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories using data analysis and internal collaboration.
• Developing strategies that consider Client’s objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
• Leading RFPs and contracts with cross-functional teams.
• Drafting and negotiating contracts (NDAs, SOWs, MSAs, SaaS, licenses).
• Building relationships with business units and supplier partners for cross-enterprise improvements.
• Negotiating pricing to achieve cost savings while mitigating risks.
• Managing sourcing activities and purchase orders with suppliers.
• Developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain

Equivalent experience

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Analyst (Buyer) Duration: 12 Months Location: Plano, TX Pay Range: $35/hr - $43/hr on W2

What we’re looking for:

• We’re looking for a highly motivated and qualified Sourcing Specialist for the Information Technology category.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for specific Information Systems/Technology.This may include IT Hardware, IT Services, and IT Software in support of various enterprise projects.
• Reporting to the IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and mitigate risk for the business while processing business requests to issue supplier PO’s.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
• Developing strategies that consider Client’s objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
• Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams.
• Supporting Legal and Indirect Procurement Shared Services Contracts with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
• Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
• Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
• Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations.
• Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities.

Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves):

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement strategies.
• Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking.
• Strong collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and influencing skills.
• Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
• Experience with procurement of software and related technology services.
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers.

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

• Masters or graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Automotive industry experience.

About Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at https://intelliprogroup.com/.

Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.