Procurement Analyst: Drive Cost Savings & Automation

Socure; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socure is building the procurement function from the ground up and seeks a Procurement Analyst to optimize sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape procurement strategies, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance in a fast-growing SaaS company.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with Zip, Netsuite, or Ironclad.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or financial analysis.
• Core understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiation.
• Proficiency in procurement and financial systems (Zip, Netsuite, Ironclad or similar tools).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive cost efficiencies.
• Experience working in technology, SaaS, fintech, or a high-growth startup environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk management, and industry regulations related to procurement.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, purchasing, and vendor negotiations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and IT teams to ensure procurement processes and goals align with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Help administer our procurement toolstack and build intuitive and automated workflows wherever possible
• Assist in vendor evaluation, selection, and contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain and update procurement records, purchase orders, and vendor contracts in procurement systems.
• Monitor vendor performance, track key procurement metrics, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and risk management best practices.
• Analyze spending trends and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing decisions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing procurement insights and cost analyses.
• Assist in the development and implementation of procurement best practices and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Help administer our procurement toolstack and build intuitive and automated workflows wherever possible

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Zip

Netsuite

Ironclad

Job description

Socure is building the procurement function from the ground up and seeks a Procurement Analyst to optimize sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape procurement strategies, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance in a fast-growing SaaS company.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and experience with Zip, Netsuite, or Ironclad.