Strategic Procurement Leader

YETI Coolers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and procurement optimization across direct and indirect spend. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and stakeholders to drive value, efficiency, and governance.

You will analyze spend data, develop insights, and support contract management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, vendor management, finance, or related business experience.
• Experience supporting sourcing events, supplier negotiations, spend analytics, and supplier management activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with contracts, supplier agreements, and procurement processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective partnerships across multiple functions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, procurement systems, spend analytics tools, and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across assigned categories.
• Conduct market research, supplier evaluations, benchmarking, and spend assessments to identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Assist in planning and execution of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and supplier negotiations.
• Analyze supplier proposals and develop recommendations based on business requirements, commercial considerations, and risk factors.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations that provide actionable insights to procurement and business leaders.
• Monitor category performance and procurement metrics to measure results and support decision-making.
• Support supplier relationship management and governance activities.
• Assist in contract lifecycle activities, including contract review, administration, renewals, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement activities with business priorities and operational needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Contract knowledge

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

Microsoft Excel

Spend analytics

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement systems

Spend analytics tools

Reporting platforms

Job description

YETI is seeking a Senior Procurement Analyst to support strategic sourcing, supplier management, spend analysis, and procurement optimization across direct and indirect spend. You will partner with Finance, Legal, and stakeholders to drive value, efficiency, and governance.

You will analyze spend data, develop insights, and support contract management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced environment.