What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Analyst position at IZAR Associates, Inc.?
Summary
Executes sourcing strategies in line with overall business objectives and supports category management methodologies. Utilizes demand management to assess and prioritize internal customer requisitions, typically of a mid to high-level complexity, primarily leveraging RFP go-to market strategies for an assigned portfolio of categories. Responsible for contract creation, administration, and supplier management through contract lifecycle. Works collaboratively with Project Managers, Legal, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and other functions as necessary to drive business value, cost savings, and efficiencies.
EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Procurement and Contract Management, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- at least 5 years satisfactory full-time sourcing and contract management experience
- Supply chain management, RFP market strategies, informal and formal solicitations, contract writing, negotiations, and contract administration.
- Knowledge of procure-to-pay process and procurement-related policies, procedures, processes and risks, and ability to apply that understanding to daily work.
- Knowledge of ERP Purchasing applications and other procurement-related software.
- Good interpersonal and organization skills, strong attention to detail.
- Works in diverse, cross-functional teams with limited guidance.
- Solicits differing opinions to ensure understanding of complex issues and acts in a manner that builds and maintains trust.
- Solid judgment with ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
- Works independently to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.