SCPFO Procurement Analyst

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

Seeking a contractor in Columbus, Ohio for the role of SCPFO Procurement Analyst. The role supports Procurement Consultants, Procurement Specialists, and Category Managers in the execution of sourcing and contracting initiatives. Supports analytical work including but not limited to: spend analytics, market complexity, data collection, performance metrics, risk considerations, pricing, total cost of ownership, demand planning, and reporting. Assists with sourcing strategy development, decision making, and contract negotiations. May lead or direct less complex sourcing activities. Local candidates only.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 various models (e.g., pricing, total cost ownership).
• Builds and maintains reports to streamline analysis.
• Supports bid analysis, as needed.
• Communicates findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations (SCPFO) and business partners.
• Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; OR 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 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 with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.

Reference:1065153

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