Procurement Operations & Sourcing Senior Analyst

Kforce Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Procurement Operations & Sourcing Senior Analyst to lead sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, drive cost savings, and manage supplier relationships.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders throughout the contracting lifecycle. The role requires 3-5 years in strategic sourcing or procurement, strong negotiation, and analytical skills, with a focus on driving value and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or a related function.
• Experience managing competitive sourcing, supplier evaluations, and negotiation activities.
• Experience supporting statements of work, purchase orders, and supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, including competitive bids, supplier research, and market analysis.
• Develop negotiation strategies that support business goals, cost savings, and strong supplier relationships.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall purchasing value.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, Purchasing, business leaders, and other stakeholders throughout the contracting and procurement lifecycle.
• Manage purchase orders, statements of work, and related procurement documentation.
• Support vendor management, contract activities, spend analysis, and third-party management processes.
• Track sourcing initiatives, risks, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Research supplier markets, industry developments, and emerging procurement technologies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support business transformation and operational improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen procurement efficiency and supplier management.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost savings

Vendor management

Spend analysis

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Market research

Procurement systems

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Finance / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Procurement Operations & Sourcing Senior Analyst in Jersey City, NJ. Responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, including competitive bids, supplier research, and market analysis
• Develop negotiation strategies that support business goals, cost savings, and strong supplier relationships
• Identify and pursue opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall purchasing value
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, Purchasing, business leaders, and other stakeholders throughout the contracting and procurement lifecycle
• Manage purchase orders, statements of work, and related procurement documentation
• Support vendor management, contract activities, spend analysis, and third-party management processes
• Track sourcing initiatives, risks, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
• Research supplier markets, industry developments, and emerging procurement technologies to identify improvement opportunities
• Support business transformation and operational improvement initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support organizational goals
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen procurement efficiency and supplier management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or a related function
• Experience managing competitive sourcing, supplier evaluations, and negotiation activities
• Experience supporting statements of work, purchase orders, and supplier agreements
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, third-party management, and spend management processes
• Familiarity with enterprise procurement or vendor management systems
• Strong analytical, negotiation, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently drive sourcing initiatives through completion

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.