Senior Tactical Buying Services Analyst

Conduent; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Conduent is seeking a Senior Tactical Buying Services Analyst to lead negotiations, sourcing, contract and PO issuance for the GBS Shared Purchasing Services team. You will manage indirect purchasing, collaborate with regional stakeholders, and drive cost-saving opportunities with data-driven strategies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, initiative, and ability to navigate cross-functional environments. Hybrid work arrangement and global buying experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• At least three years of experience negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts.
• Experience with indirect purchasing commodities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key suppliers using strategic sourcing and end-to-end commodity management for assigned indirect purchasing commodities.
• Maintain understanding of program timelines, supplier lead times, and supplier capacity.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through competitive bidding, eAuctions, electronic catalogs, blanket contracts, and spend analytics.
• Meet cost-savings targets, support process improvements, and deliver against KPIs.
• Ensure proper routing of low-value and emergency purchases to the Transactional Purchasing Services team.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop commodity knowledge and sourcing strategies based on market trends.
• Manage sourcing process: bid-list, RFQ, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, and PO issuance.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

English communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Business/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Senior Tactical Buying Services Analyst

Are you an experienced sourcing professional with a strong background in supplier negotiations, contract management, and indirect purchasing?

Do you enjoy identifying cost-saving opportunities and developing sourcing strategies in partnership with cross-functional and regional stakeholders?

About the Role

As a Senior Tactical Buying Services Analyst, you will be responsible for negotiations, sourcing, contract and purchase order issuance, and end-to-end commodity management for the GBS Shared Purchasing Services (SPS) team.

This role involves complex work requiring initiative, strong analytical skills, and independent judgment. You will collaborate with regional and cross-functional stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, Purchasing, Legal, and IT, to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key suppliers using strategic sourcing and end-to-end commodity management practices for assigned indirect purchasing commodities.
• Maintain an understanding of program timelines, supplier lead times, and supplier capacity.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through competitive bidding, eAuctions, electronic catalogs, blanket contracts, commodity planning, opportunity assessments, business intelligence, and spend analytics.
• Meet established cost-savings targets, support process improvement initiatives, and deliver against key performance indicators.
• Ensure low-value and emergency purchase requests are properly routed to the remotely located Transactional Purchasing Services team.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop commodity knowledge and sourcing strategies based on market developments, pricing, and technology trends.
• Manage the purchasing sourcing process, including bid-list selection, RFQ development, supplier negotiations, supplier selection, sourcing approvals, contract or purchase order issuance, and completion of required documentation.
• Ensure all sourcing activities, contracts, and purchase order transactions comply with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Manage and resolve commercial issues with suppliers.
• Provide coordination and support to other buyers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Procurement, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience negotiating, sourcing, and managing contracts.
• Experience with indirect purchasing commodities, such as building supplies, cutting tools, die supplies, electrical products, engineering services, indirect products, and industrial suppliers, is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and SAP.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills at the B2 level or higher.
• Proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to address complex issues.
• Ability to travel as required.

Flexible Working

At Conduent, we value individuality and flexible working arrangements. In this role, you can expect:

• Hybrid work: Work in a way that allows you to work from home during portions of your week and have time onsite to connect with other team members and business leaders.

Working for You

We offer perks and rewards designed to support you:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Join Us

At Conduent, we are united by a shared mission. We understand that our success is driven by the success of our associates. When you join us, you’ll find opportunities to:

• Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
• Make a meaningful impact with our clients, in our communities, and for the millions of people we serve.

With over 50,000 associates in 24 countries, you’ll be part of a global team that’s shaping the future — for the company and for yourself.

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency Laws in some locationsrequire disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is ($63,000 - $72,000).