Procurement Analyst: Data-Driven Cost Optimizer

Hawaiian Host Group; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Host Group in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated Procurement Analyst to support purchasing activities, analyze spending data, maintain supplier information, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, with a view to growing a career in procurement, supply chain, or business operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Internship, co-op, part-time, or project experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, purchasing, operations, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems or procurement software.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement, spending, and supplier data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and tracking tools using Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with purchase order creation, processing, and tracking.
• Support vendor onboarding and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Monitor contract and purchase order compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather purchasing requirements and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Track and report key procurement metrics, including spend, savings, and supplier performance.
• Reconcile procurement records and help ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Assist with sourcing activities, including gathering vendor quotes and conducting market research.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement software

Job description

Hawaiian Host Group in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated Procurement Analyst to support purchasing activities, analyze spending data, maintain supplier information, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, with a view to growing a career in procurement, supply chain, or business operations.