Procurement Analyst: Sourcing & Spend Analytics (Columbus)

hive + co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive + Co. in Columbus, OH seeks a SCPFO Procurement Analyst contractor to support procurement consultants, specialists, and category managers with sourcing and contracting initiatives. You will assist with spend analytics, data collection, reporting, and risk considerations, and may lead smaller sourcing activities.

The role emphasizes analytical work, contract negotiations support, and collaboration with SCPFO and business partners, with local candidates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or related field; OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• 3 years of relevant customer service and/or procurement experience required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
• Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired.

Responsibilities

• Conducts market research and analyzes performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets.
• Conducts research and analysis on spend and prior contracts to assist with contract negotiation.
• Develop and utilize pricing and total cost of ownership models.
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis.
• Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates with SCPFO COE, Service Center, and partners on projects to address recurring issues and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

Maximo

Cognos

Job description

Hive + Co. in Columbus, OH seeks a SCPFO Procurement Analyst contractor to support procurement consultants, specialists, and category managers with sourcing and contracting initiatives. You will assist with spend analytics, data collection, reporting, and risk considerations, and may lead smaller sourcing activities.

The role emphasizes analytical work, contract negotiations support, and collaboration with SCPFO and business partners, with local candidates encouraged to apply.