Procurement Analyst

AVA Consulting is seeking a Procurement Analyst

Location: Plano, TX

U.S. Citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Company Background: Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Procurement Analyst to be part of its team in its North American operations.
Job Description:

• The Tactical Procurement Team within Indirect Procurement Shared Services [IPSS] is responsible for supplementing the IPSS Strategic Sourcing Groups by performing any tasks that are identified and deemed as Tactical work.
• These tasks include but are not limited to the following: Performing simple benchmarking activities, assisting with PR/PO issuance and operations tasks, assisting with supplier diversity initiatives, assisting with simple amendments, processing NDA requests, completing Purchase Order revisions and maintenance, etc.
• Supporting procurement buyer functions for the advertising/marketing and professional services categories
• The tasks include but are not limited to the following: leading RFxs, supplier management efforts, pricing and contract negotiations, etc.

What you ll be doing:

• Leading sourcing activities (e.g. RFI, RFQ, RFP)
• Negotiating commercial terms in contracts (e.g. pricing, length of contract, aspects of scope, etc.)
• Supplier management
• Manage our Procure to Pay (P2P) process for high volume, low risk request
• Review and process purchase requisitions
• PO management
• Troubleshoot internal stakeholder and supplier issues with requisition, PO/invoicing and/or supplier onboarding
• Supporting the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure, Services and other agreements as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
• Work with internal contract administration group to initiate/manage incoming contract requests

Requirement/Qualifications:

What you bring (Must Haves)

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Marketing
• Procurement experience
• Contract and Pricing negotiation experience
• Knowledge of strategic, analytical and project management skills
• Knowledge of collaboration, communication and influencing skills

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):

• Familiarity with SAP Ariba
• Familiarity of contract processes
• Automotive industry experience

NOTE: Interested Candidates can apply by sending their Updated Resume and Contact Details.

Ron Tolson

AVA Consulting

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