Analyst, Procurement jobs in Huntington, WV

Overview

LogicSource is a collective of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement professionals that provide best in class solutions and technology for our clients.  Partnering alongside fortune 500 companies, it is our goal to inspire strategic partnerships while establishing strong execution to induce cost savings initiatives. We bring innovative resolutions with a transparent business model that sets us apart. Learn more about us at www.logicsource.com.

Reasons why you’ll love it here:

• An amazing culture with a team that supports one another, the opportunity to make a direct impact, and have fun along the way!
• We are experiencing rapid growth- come grow along with us.
• We work hard and play hard offering unlimited and flexible PTO.
• Phenomenal health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family (and we pay almost 90% of the premiums).
• Additional options for employer contributions to HSA, 401k match, Dependent Care FSA, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance and more.
• Business Casual, Flexible and hybrid office locations in both Westport, CT and Charleston, SC.

Position Summary:

We have an immediate opening for a full-time Analyst of Indirect Procurement – Technology working extensively with our client, an athletic apparel retailer. As a key member of our Client Services team, this position will play a critical role for LogicSource supporting procurement and analytical functional operations as part of a large procurement engagement. This role reports to the Director, Indirect Procurement.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with the procurement team, Client’s business owners and cross-functional partners to gather project requirements, confirm budget and align on sourcing strategies and supplier selection recommendations.
• Develop negotiations baseline, proposals/RFx responses analysis and utilize client savings calculation model to build scenarios in support of solution development.
• Build strategic sourcing models (market comparison, vendor rationalization, RFx, negotiations, contracting and implementation).
• Prepare RFx documentation as per Client’s processes and requirements.
• Execute and/or participate in procurement projects (e.g., RFxs, renewals) to ensure optimal cost while meeting business requirements.
• Prepare and deliver PowerPoint presentations and reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide analytical support by leveraging and creating analysis of market intelligence, spend data, and other resources to map category landscape, identify opportunities for savings and uncover additional insights.
• Manage project approvals and updates in OneMarket Portfolio on behalf of the Category team.
• Provide support to manage the contracting process on behalf of the Category team using the CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) system.
• Build and maintain efficient and courteous relationships with Client’s Global Procurement team, business units, and cross-functional partners (Legal, FP&A, Cybersecurity, and others).

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2-4 years of experience in analysis and/or procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis techniques.
• Ability to turn complex data into meaningful reports.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Exposure strategic sourcing, procurement, contract administration, and/or project management processes.
• Experience or exposure to Indirect Procurement – Technology and Software as a service contracts negotiation is highly preferred.
• Analytically adept with strong reporting skills and keen attention to detail.
• Good reasoning; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task, make sound business decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Travel:

This position require minimal travel.

Hours

This position will be providing support for a client located on the West Coast of Canada, so flexibility in being able to communicate within Pacific Time office hours is a requirement.

Other Duties:

This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.