Procurement Analyst II

Optimum Communications Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst II to support our procurement operations. This role processes purchase orders, analyzes purchasing data, and helps drive cost savings while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

You will assist with vendor negotiations, develop reports and dashboards, and provide data-driven recommendations to business stakeholders. Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Experience with Oracle PO system preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Issue and process purchase orders accurately to ensure supply.
• Assist in vendor negotiations with cost analyses and pricing comparisons.
• Support stakeholders to align procurement with business needs.
• Maintain procurement records in compliance with policies.
• Develop procurement reports and dashboards to track KPIs.
• Analyze purchasing trends and forecast demand.
• Use Excel to analyze data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and issue resolution.

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

Data analysis

Vendor negotiations

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Oracle PO system

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst II to support the company's procurement operations. This role is responsible for processing purchase orders, analyzing purchasing data, assisting with vendor negotiations, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The Procurement Analyst II will play a key role in driving cost savings, improving processes, and supporting business stakeholders through accurate reporting and data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Issue and process purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner to ensure continuity of supply.
• Assist in vendor negotiations by preparing cost analyses, benchmarking data, and pricing comparisons.
• Support internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to ensure procurement activities align with business needs.
• Maintain procurement records and documentation in compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Develop and update procurement reports, metrics, and dashboards to track KPIs such as order cycle time, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Analyze purchasing trends, forecast demand, and provide insights to support budgeting and sourcing initiatives.
• Utilize Excel and other tools to perform data analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve decision-making.
• Participate in process improvement projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the procurement function.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and resolution of order-related issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and systems (experience with Oracle PO system preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is$64,260.00 - $105,570.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.