Procurement Analyst

Job Description 
Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
- Procurement Analyst. Associate Procurement professional

Reason/motivation for request:
- Backfill

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Why this Role?
- Opportunity to play a key role in Client's Strategic Procurement (SP) Site Managed category, directly supporting supplier performance, cost management, and operational continuity.
- Develop expertise in supplier relationship management, sourcing strategies, cost analysis, contract compliance, and supply chain risk mitigation.
- Gain hands-on experience using procurement systems, spend analytics, supplier performance metrics, and data-driven decision making.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive productivity, efficiency, and value creation across the supply chain.
- Build a strong foundation for career growth within procurement, category management, supply chain, strategic sourcing, or leadership roles.

Typical task breakdown:
- Analyze supplier performance metrics including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
- Monitor and manage procurement-related KPIs and reporting. 
- Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Maintain procurement systems, supplier records, and purchasing data accuracy.
- Participate in supplier reviews, business updates, and project meetings.
- Drive issue resolution related to supplier delivery, inventory shortages, or process gaps.

Interaction with team: 
- Daily collaboration with procurement managers, category leaders, buyers, supply chain planners, and facility teams.
- Regular participation in team meetings, project reviews, and cross-functional discussions.

Team Structure
- Reports to a Facility Procurement Manager.
- Works closely with Procurement Analysts, Category Buyers, Purchasing Representatives, and Supply Chain professionals.
- Supports a broader Strategic Procurement organization focused on supplier management and category execution.
- Engages with manufacturing, engineering, finance, quality, and logistics stakeholders as needed.

Work environment: 
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and data-driven environment.
- Combination of independent analytical work and team-based problem solving.
- Primarily office work environment with virtual collaboration tools.
- Focus on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering measurable business impact. 100 office environment

Education & Experience Required: 
- Years of experience: 2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, supplier management, operations, business analytics, or a related field; Masters Degree – can accept a year of relevant exp
- Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Do you accept internships as job experience:  Yes, relevant internships, co-op experiences, or rotational programs may be considered toward total experience.
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Procurement Analyst/ Purchasing Analyst

Top 3 Skills
1.    ERP Systems Knowledge (SAP Preferred) – Strong understanding of ERP systems to manage procurement transactions, supplier data, purchase orders, spend reporting, and procurement processes efficiently.
2.    Data Analysis & Reporting – Ability to analyze spend, supplier performance, and procurement metrics using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools to support data-driven decisions.
3.    Supplier Management / Problem Solving – Ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, identify root causes of issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support business objectives.

Additional Technical Skills 
(Required)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- ERP systems experience (SAP preferred)
- Procurement and sourcing process knowledge
- Data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI or similar)
- KPI development and performance tracking 
- Procure system

(Desired) 
- Strategic sourcing experience
- Contract and supplier management experience
- Cost modeling and spend analytics
- Supply chain planning knowledge
- Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma exposure 

Soft Skills
(Required)
- Strong analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organization
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative teamwork mindset 

(Desired) 
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Presentation and storytelling with data
- Change management adaptability
- Continuous learning mindset
- Leadership potential 

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications:
- No experience working with data, metrics, or analytical business processes.
- Limited proficiency with Excel or other reporting tools.
- Lack of experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Inability to manage multiple priorities or work in a fast-paced environment.
- Poor communication skills or difficulty working with suppliers and business partners.
- Candidates seeking highly strategic leadership roles with no interest in hands-on analytical work may be overqualified for an Analyst-level position.

Travel Requirement 0-25%; Domestic
Export Control Requirements YES