Procurement Analyst

SOFT's client, located in Newark, NJ is looking for a Procurement Analyst for a long term contract assignment.
Job Description: Responsibilities:

• Independently complete administrative tasks and projects in support of procurement and logistical transactions for the goods, materials and services required by company
• Manage the day-to-day administration of contracts, purchase orders and associated invoices between Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants and the company
• Interact daily with company team Developers, Engineers, Regulatory, and Management members
• Contract Development and Administration
• Create Purchase Requisitions and contracts
• Support Procurement efforts in all administrative requirements (document preparation, mailing, filing, research, invoice reconciliation, notices, system requirements)
• Prepare quotation analysis
• Receive and distribute Proposals and bids
• Maintain Sourcing files and data regarding material and service suppliers
• Update computer databases/system with contract documents
• Pre-qualify suppliers
• Monitor PO Acknowledgements
• Promote cost savings with customers
• Assist in relationship management
• Read spreadsheets, Insurance Certificates
• Understand and prepare budgets, budget reports and supporting documentation
• Conduct market research and analysis
• Supplier Management/ Vendor Relations
• Process data and deliverables from new and alternative supplier/contractor sources.
• Maintain a supplier performance evaluation system
• Monitor and expedite PO/Contract deliverables
• Monitor status via contact with customers and suppliers/contractors
• Ensure audit compliance of purchasing process
• Assist and facilitate internal and external audit requests

Requirements:

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Procurement experience valuable
• Supply chain experience
• Microsoft Proficiency required
• High level written and verbal skills required
• Excel spreadsheets
• Interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills and reading for comprehension

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Purchase Order Experience? If so, when was the last time you used it?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Procurement: 4 years (Required)
• Supply chain: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newark, NJ 07102