Strategic Procurement Analyst — Data, Spend & Dashboards

HES Facilities; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HES Facilities, a premier provider of facilities management services, seeks a results-driven Procurement Analyst in Knoxville, TN. You will support supplier solicitations, analyze spend data, and develop metrics to improve procurement efficiency while collaborating with Finance, Operations, and department heads.

Successful candidates will bring 3–5 years in procurement/finance analytics, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to identify cost-saving opportunities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Analytics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, macros and managing complex analytic workbooks.
• 3-5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a closely related analytical/finance role.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills
• CPSM, CPM, CIPS certification or related coursework, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze data to support supplier solicitations, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Prepare analytic support for negotiating vendor pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
• Developing and maintaining metrics monitoring supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, and service-level performance.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, spending trends, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and industry developments for assigned procurement categories.
• Create and maintain reports/dashboards tracking KPIs including cost savings, cycle time, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Supporting management in forecasting demand and purchasing needs
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, standardize workflows, and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with finance/accounts payable on invoice resolution.
• Partner with internal stakeholders including Finance, Operations, and department heads, to understand purchasing needs and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers through clear communication, issue resolution, and ongoing performance management.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Vendor relationships

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics/Finance/Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Macros

Job description

HES Facilities, a premier provider of facilities management services, seeks a results-driven Procurement Analyst in Knoxville, TN. You will support supplier solicitations, analyze spend data, and develop metrics to improve procurement efficiency while collaborating with Finance, Operations, and department heads.

Successful candidates will bring 3–5 years in procurement/finance analytics, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to identify cost-saving opportunities and