Strategic Procurement Analyst

Arcwood Environmental; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Procurement Analyst to analyze data from multiple sources, identify trends, and measure supplier performance. The role focuses on maximizing supply chain efficiency and aligning sourcing with strategic goals.

The candidate will research products and suppliers for best value, provide leadership with cost-saving recommendations, and manage relationships with existing suppliers through diverse communication channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required); degree within business, accounting, supply chain or business analytics (preferred)
• 2+ years of related professional experience (required)

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Collects and analyzes data from various sources to help the team identify root cause issues, understand organizational and industry trends, measure supplier performance and uncover areas for improvement
• Develops strategies to maximize operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the entire supply chain
• Ensures that all sourcing and procurement activities support and are aligned with supply chain strategies
• Conducts research to assess products and suppliers in terms of best value including price, quality, and performance
• Provides recommendations and feedback to leadership to improve products and services in terms of supplier selection based on responsiveness, lead time, cost and other buying recommendations
• Supports and manages relationships with existing suppliers via various communication channels as needed
• Provides data analysis and supplier performance measurements to the team as a tool to improve supplier effectiveness, uncover potential cost saving opportunities, and improve customer and organizational satisfaction
• Conducts comprehensive market, supplier, and spend analysis for all assigned categories
• Navigates and analyzes complex data to identify and pursue supplier opportunities
• Facilitates strategic supplier relationships and performance through regular supplier business reviews
• Researches, analyzes and forecasts current and future buying trends, markets, styles and products with attention to specified target markets and demographics
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement internally and throughout the supply chain
• Improves quality and delivery by developing and executing supplier improvement plans through monitoring performance regularly and leading key initiatives
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree (required); degree within business, accounting, supply chain or business analytics (preferred)

Job description

Arcwood Environmental is seeking a Procurement Analyst to analyze data from multiple sources, identify trends, and measure supplier performance. The role focuses on maximizing supply chain efficiency and aligning sourcing with strategic goals.

The candidate will research products and suppliers for best value, provide leadership with cost-saving recommendations, and manage relationships with existing suppliers through diverse communication channels.