Strategic Procurement Analyst – RFP & Sourcing

Talentify; Long Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support plants and local business teams in procuring items, reviewing vendor requirements, and aligning with local stakeholders. The role involves contract negotiations and implementing category strategies within the country.

The position requires advanced Excel, RFP leadership experience, and strong vendor management skills. It is a hybrid role based in Long Grove, IL, with a fast-moving deadline and onboarding five days on-site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement, sourcing, category management, or strategic purchasing.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting full RFP process: supplier ID, bid management, evaluation, selection, onboarding.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate proposals, pricing structures, discounts, and rate cards.
• Experience with supplier/vendor management, including negotiating terms.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and supplier comparisons.
• Experience managing sourcing projects from initial RFP through supplier implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development by providing local requirements and data, participating in category working groups, and aligning with local stakeholders.
• Define sourcing strategy and RFX approach.
• Manage the RFX process, including negotiation and evaluation of proposals.
• Manage supplier selection decision-making and supplier awarding.
• Oversee contract creation and review processes with internal functions and suppliers.
• Manage sign-off and archiving of contracts.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers if necessary.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Skills

RFP process

Negotiation

Category management

Supplier management

Data analysis

Excel

Sourcing

Project management

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support plants and local business teams in procuring items, reviewing vendor requirements, and aligning with local stakeholders. The role involves contract negotiations and implementing category strategies within the country.

The position requires advanced Excel, RFP leadership experience, and strong vendor management skills. It is a hybrid role based in Long Grove, IL, with a fast-moving deadline and onboarding five days on-site.