Procurement Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Analyze procurement, spending, and supplier data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.

• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and tracking tools using Microsoft Excel.

• Assist with purchase order creation, processing, and tracking.

• Support vendor onboarding and maintain accurate supplier records.

• Monitor contract and purchase order compliance.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather purchasing requirements and resolve procurement-related issues.

• Track and report key procurement metrics, including spend, savings, and supplier performance.

• Reconcile procurement records and help ensure data accuracy across systems.

• Assist with sourcing activities, including gathering vendor quotes and conducting market research.

• Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation for management review.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Internship, co-op, part-time, or project experience in procurement, supply chain, finance, purchasing, operations, or a related field.

• Experience working with ERP systems or procurement software.

• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools such as Power BI.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit while using hands and fingers.  Occasional standing, walking, stair climbing, bending, stooping, crouching; lifting and carrying less than 25 pounds, overhead reaching, grasping, forward reaching.  Vision and auditory demands are continuous.