Procurement Analyst

Job Purpose

Responsibilities

• Assist employees across the company in understanding the Procurement process and navigating the Oracle ERP system
• Collaborate with senior level Executives to identify objectives and strategize when negotiating large deals to maximize cost savings and avoidance
• Work closely with end users, suppliers, and Contract Managers to negotiate and execute purchasing agreements with optimal pricing and terms when applicable
• Resolve invoice hold escalations in a timely manner
• Submit purchase requisitions and process purchase orders as necessary
• Manage all procurement efforts within specific purchasing categories as assigned
• Learn the specifics of all purchasing categories and be able to back up other team members as necessary
• Prepare and analyze various Procurement reports
• Work collaboratively with all Procurement team members on other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of Procurement experience
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines
• Must be detail oriented and excel in problem solving and identifying workarounds
• Strong communication and negotiation skills needed for working closely with suppliers, end users, and Senior Executives
• Must possess sound judgment and meet ethical obligations to perform purchasing duties on behalf of the company
• Ability to prepare clear and concise specifications and other documentation
• Ability to communicate with vendors and internal customers to exchange information, resolve discrepancies and expedite orders in a professional manner
• Computer literate with standard software packages and appropriate Procurement software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to analyze large data sets
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Collaborative and thorough work style
• Preferred knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financial Procurement module