Analyst, Procurement

Position Overview:

What youll do on a typical day:

• Maintain procurement records in compliance with internal policies and audit standards.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procurement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times, improve SLAs, and lower procurement costs.
• Analyze procurement and supplier performance using procurement software and data analytics tools.
• Identify and assess risks related to procurement activities, supply chain vulnerabilities, and market fluctuations.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to ensure financial stability and performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve operational issues, and support performance evaluations.
• Partner with category management teams to optimize supplier partnerships, perform data analysis, and enhance service levels.
• Develop and lead strategic sourcing events such as Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), and Requests for Proposal (RFP)
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, keeping key stakeholders informed.
• Support supplier data cleansing and master data updates in collaboration with business and IT teams.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation.
• Contribute to internal projects and provide backup support for team activities.
• Engage in continuous learning and contribute ideas for process and documentation improvements.
• Build and maintain procurement reports, templates, and project documentation.
  

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3 years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management experience
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Ability to lead effective meetings with senior leadership teams and business groups
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present complex concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner
• Strong project management ability to oversee multiple complex projects
• Experience implementing strategic initiatives and improving supplier performance
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques and ability to manage large data sets
• Experience leading change initiatives within a large complex organization
• The capability to exercise judgment and discretion, and function independently within authorized limits

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