Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 1 Month(s)
Skills
Accounting
Analytical Skill
Ariba
Attention To Detail
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Contract Management
Customer Service
Job Details
We are looking for Procurement Analyst for our client in Austin, TX
Job Title: Procurement Analyst
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
- Conduct market analysis, predict future trends, and design category strategies with GSP leadership and key stakeholders.
- Facilitate implementation of approved sourcing strategies.
- Lead opportunity assessments, supplier negotiations, and supplier performance/relationship management.
- Support development of category best practices, processes, and templates related to sourcing, spend management, and supplier engagement.
- Develop strategies that account for global perspectives and collaborate with local sourcing teams to support regional buying needs.
- Lead RFx management, supplier communications, contract management, and supplier performance reviews.
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and collaborate across functions to ensure effective sourcing operations.
- Support spend management projects to achieve savings, process effectiveness, and supplier consolidation.
- Ensure accurate transactions, compliance, and risk management in procurement processes.
- Partner with business units to develop and execute category strategies, supplier awards, and negotiation strategies.
- Collaborate with suppliers, finance, legal, security, and other stakeholders to ensure due diligence and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.
- Ability to mentor and coach junior buyers.
- Creative problem solver and negotiator with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong customer service orientation and project execution skills.
- Self-directed, resourceful, and highly organized.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Workday Scout and Ariba preferred.
- Tech-savvy with a keen interest in technology and procurement systems.
- 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement and sourcing, including supplier negotiation, category strategy, and contract management.
- Strong background in Software, Cloud, SaaS, IT, and Engineering Software sourcing.
- Experience working in global and virtual environments with cross-cultural collaboration.
- Familiarity with procurement platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass, and ServiceNow.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Tableau experience preferred.
- Experience in consulting, legal, or finance is a plus.
- Bachelor s degree required (Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, or related field).
- Certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Project Management preferred.
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