Strategic Procurement Analyst: Spend & Analytics

porthouston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston seeks a procurement professional to provide analytical and financial expertise supporting procurement operations. The role involves optimizing expenditures, managing port-wide spend reporting, and developing data-driven sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, reviewing contracts, and analyzing market data to mitigate risk and drive value for Port Houston. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related major.
• 3+ years of related experience in a procurement role.
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer/ Texas Procurement Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate Port-wide to evaluate and optimize expenditures.
• Take a leadership role in managing port-wide procurement spend reporting and analysis.
• Research market and pricing data to develop analytics for purchasing strategies.
• Engage stakeholders in strategic sourcing and align on shared solutions.
• Analyze business requirements and trends to inform sourcing decisions.
• Review expiring contracts and track department spend to present recommendations.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Cost-benefit analysis

Data analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Forecasting

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

JD Edwards

BuySpeed

Crystal Reports

Excel

Job description

Port Houston seeks a procurement professional to provide analytical and financial expertise supporting procurement operations. The role involves optimizing expenditures, managing port-wide spend reporting, and developing data-driven sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, reviewing contracts, and analyzing market data to mitigate risk and drive value for Port Houston. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience are required.