Procurement Analyst

Job Purpose

This position requires an ideal candidate to perform a variety of purchasing functions related to the defined Procurement process in compliance with the company’s Procurement policy. This includes but is not limited to creation of purchase requisitions and purchase orders, working on contracts, addressing invoice inquiries as well as supporting employees across the globe in their Procurement efforts.

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