Senior Associate, Procurement Analyst

athenahealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Associate, Procurement Analyst to enhance their Global Strategic Procurement Team. This role is pivotal in strategic sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier negotiations, aimed at optimizing costs and improving supplier performance. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical skills and financial acumen to identify cost-saving opportunities while collaborating effectively with stakeholders. Join a vibrant and inclusive culture that values innovation and community engagement, offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Opportunities for Growth and Development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, spend analysis, or sourcing.
• Strong financial analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analysis for cost-saving opportunities.
• Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Collaboration

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Relevant Fields

Tools

Procurement Tools and Technologies

Job description

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We are seeking a Senior Associate, Procurement Analyst to join our Global Strategic Procurement Team. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, spend analytics, supplier negotiations, and procurement process improvements to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and enhance supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and effective stakeholder collaboration abilities.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Conduct spend analysis for cost-saving opportunities.
2. Develop category strategies based on market trends and business needs.
3. Lead or support RFx processes and supplier evaluations.
4. Negotiate vendor contracts to ensure favorable terms and compliance.
5. Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies.
6. Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance metrics.
7. Identify and reduce rogue spending through procurement governance.
8. Build trust-based stakeholder relationships and deliver vendor solutions.
9. Define metrics and systems for tracking procurement activities and savings.
10. Develop procurement dashboards and KPIs to measure performance.
11. Utilize procurement technologies to enhance efficiency and transparency.
12. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.
13. Support financial planning by allocating savings appropriately.

Qualifications include:

• Undergraduate degree in relevant fields preferred but not required.
• Strong financial analytical skills required.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, spend analysis, or sourcing.
• Knowledge of procurement industry cost drivers and structures.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Understanding of indirect procurement categories and supplier management.
• Experience with procurement tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

About Athenahealth:

Our vision is to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all. We foster a vibrant, inclusive culture that values innovation, diversity, and community engagement. We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for growth and development.