Procurement Analyst (Only W2)

Business Analyst with Procurement experience

Knoxville, TN

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

• Analyzes market/category trends and historical spending patterns to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and (re)negotiations.
• Possesses the experience and confidence to make well-judged decisions independently, which consider the short- and long-term impacts to the interests of the business.
• Collaborates with stakeholders and legal counsel to lead global negotiations and contract coordination.
• Has the necessary business acumen to be thoroughly conversant in the intent and rationale behind contract provisions from a business as well as legal perspective, and acts as a liaison between the contracting entities, legal groups, and other parties as necessary.
• Demonstrates consistent success in meeting or exceeding goals, timelines, and expectations for multiple projects that may be occurring
• Simultaneously supports the development of category strategy recommendations in a concise and persuasive fashion and leads implementation of the sourcing strategy (optimization, process enhancements, sole source or short-list negotiations, leverage added scope, competitive bidding, reverse auctions, etc.)
• Is resourceful in obtaining relevant information for developing new category strategies, and supporting decisions within the category and/or sourcing engagements for the business unit
• Compile and synthesize both business requirements and external market conditions to develop optimal category strategy with full understanding of potential shortfalls and risk mitigation plans.
• Project management experience, excellent communication skills, ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, and a team building work style for a fast-paced environment

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1) 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, or related roles

1) 2+ years of Procurement Sourcing Experience is strongly preferred

2) Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

3) Operates independently with minimal guidance

4) Knowledgeable of, and experienced in, application of Strategic Sourcing best practices.

1. Ability to gain the trust of their colleagues quickly important for interacting with executives in this role.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

- Ability to build rapport with stakeholders quickly

- Quick Learner

- Reliable