Sr. Procurement Analyst

Overview

The Sr Procurement Analyst is responsible for the purchase of goods and services, primarily IT hardware, software, and services while ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery requirements are met. This role serves as a subject matter expert in IT procurement, oversees key purchasing processes, and plays a critical role in supporting internal stakeholders and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manages the buying process for technology goods and services in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery targets, including order entry, order updates, order expediting, and all related tasks
• Provides quality internal and external customer service in line with the Company values
• Communicates regularly internally and externally to ensure timely delivery and receipt of products and services and resolve any issues which may arise
• Develops and maintains a strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant IT maintenance sourcing and hardware and software (especially Software as a Service) procurement concepts
• Cultivates network and builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Manages problems and ensures updates and changes are communicated and reflected within the appropriate systems
• Balances both tactical executions with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction and effective and efficient processing
• Drives Procurement decisions based on customer need, industry knowledge, and manager instructions
• Supports internal customers on use of Procurement tools and processes
• Actively drives process improvements, both internally and with supply base
• Secures and analyzes quotes/bids/RFx responses and negotiate prices and contract terms with suppliers
• Assesses suppliers performance in terms of cost, quality, service, and innovation
• Reviews, analyzes, and negotiates supply agreements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with Procurement or Supply Chain Management, specifically in the area of order management with suppliers
• Familiarity with Procurement tools, systems and processes
• Strong process management skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to lead or support process improvement or process design initiatives
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to work both independently and with others
• Basic understanding of Accounting principles
• Ability to operate in a fast moving, team-oriented, collaborative environment with tight deadlines
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows-based computer applications

Preferred Experience

• Prior Sourcing experience
• Experience with IT Spend Category regarding supply agreements and vendor management
• Academic accreditation in supply chain management and/or contracting
• Industry certification/s

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work environment
• Schedule flexibility to service customers as required
• Potential infrequent travel

Pay TransparencyTierPoint is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. We provide a compensation range for roles that may be hired in locations with pay transparency law requirements. It’s important to note the pay range may be narrower than displayed, as various factors are used to determine the offered compensation package including skill set, level of experience, geographic locations, and other relevant factors- i.e. budgetary requirements.Pay Range $54,000.00 - $83,829.12