Procurement Analyst

Job Description: Procurement Analyst

General Information

• Hiring Department/Group:       Finance Operations, Finance
• Job Title:                                  Procurement Analyst
• Office Location:                         Dublin

Overview

The Procurement function is responsible for evaluating suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring the cost-effective procurement of goods and services and managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. A procurement analyst will collaborate with internal departments, review and negotiate vendor contracts, identifying opportunities for cost savings and help ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

• Bid and negotiate purchases for a variety of goods and services across multiple categories of spend including software, technology equipment, facility management/real estate related services, HR services, subscriptions, and general supplies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors, providing solutions, support, and customer service
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible pricing and service levels, while ensuring favorable legal terms and compliance with company policies.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of requisitions and purchase orders
• Identify opportunities for consolidation of suppliers and ways to enhance relationships with existing suppliers
• Assist with the sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, ensuring adherence of all policies and procedures
• Extract and analyze data to support the identification of cost savings, process efficiency, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Monitor and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Bachelor's Degree (business related)
• 2+ years of indirect procurement experience
• Sourcing and procurement experience in both technology and non-technology categories of spend
• Driven, innovative, results-oriented and persistent with a positive attitude and high interest in problem solving.
• Experience with Oracle or Procure-to-Pay systems
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to actively listen and engage in conversation to uncover relevant information and identify solutions.
• Quick learner, detail oriented and strong ownership of work. Ability to establish working relationships with all levels of staff, management and vendors
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work in a structured manner
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, constantly changing environment; high sense of urgency
• Team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others