Strategic Procurement Lead: Vendor Relations & Analytics

Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives Inc; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company funded pension plan

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Job summary

United Utilities Supply, based in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Procurement Analyst to lead strategic vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support contract negotiations across multiple locations. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and collaboration with procurement and sales teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or vendor relations, strong analytical skills, and experience with Power BI and ERP systems. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement or vendor relations experience.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic vendor relationships to achieve quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate pricing updates, product changes, and performance results across the organization.
• Establish and report monthly vendor performance metrics using data analysis.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Contract negotiations

Data analysis

Forecasting

Purchase orders

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

United Utilities Supply, based in Louisville, KY, seeks a Senior Procurement Analyst to lead strategic vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support contract negotiations across multiple locations. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and collaboration with procurement and sales teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in procurement or vendor relations, strong analytical skills, and experience with Power BI and ERP systems. Occasional travel may be required.