Strategic Procurement Analyst

Fremont Bank; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fremont Bank is seeking a Procurement Operations professional to coordinate bank-wide procurement, analyze spend, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

You will process purchase orders, monitor inventory, review invoices, and support budget projections with advanced Excel dashboards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least three years in procurement, and excellent analytical and communication skills to deliver cost efficiency and high service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, supply chain, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Minimum 3 years of procurement or related experience, ideally in banking or regulated industries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal and external clients and vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with procurement systems, invoice processing, and vendor management.
• Expertise in cost analysis, pricing models, budget variance, and financial modeling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process purchase orders in compliance with internal procurement policies and procedures, including pricing comparisons.
• Manage supply requests, monitor inventory levels, and ensure accurate and timely replenishment.
• Partner with vendors to maintain relationships, resolve issues, and comply with terms of agreements.
• Review invoices for accuracy, compliance, and proper coding.
• Assist in the annual procurement budget projections.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses on procurement activity (budget variance, month-end, monthly usage, cost-savings).
• Maintain procurement records, vendor databases, and purchase order documentation (annual physical inventory at all locations).
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements to procurement workflows.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and SLAs.
• Work under tight deadlines while balancing priorities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Assist on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Procurement systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fremont Bank is seeking a Procurement Operations professional to coordinate bank-wide procurement, analyze spend, and maintain strong vendor relationships.

You will process purchase orders, monitor inventory, review invoices, and support budget projections with advanced Excel dashboards.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least three years in procurement, and excellent analytical and communication skills to deliver cost efficiency and high service levels.