Procurement Analyst

In the maritime industry, where colossal ships dock, and millions of tons of cargo are moved with precision, it takes teams of dedicated individuals to keep global trade in motion. Working in this dynamic sector means that you play a part in ensuring the pulse of commerce never skips a beat, all while driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Dive into a career where your talents make an impact and help us steer the future of this vital sector. Every job function in our organization, whether it's on the docks or behind the scenes in administrative roles, finance, payroll, or IT, has a significant impact on the national economy and critical supply chain operations. Where the pulse of global trade meets the precision of maritime excellence, at Ports America, we don't just move cargo; we drive the nation's economic engine!

Ports America is building a robust Procurement team to capture benefits of its current scale, and enable profitable growth. The Procurement Analyst plays a crucial role on this team in transforming complex spend data into actionable insights that drive procurement decisions. The position involves mining and analyzing spend data, conducting market research, developing reporting and tracking for key performance measurements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve financial goals.

Location: The ideal candidate will be based in Tempe, AZ or Morristown, NJ. We will also consider remote for strong candidates residing in states with existing Ports America operations.

Essential duties:

• Analyzing spend data and identifying trends and cost-saving opportunities, providing actionable insights to the procurement team.
• Gather information from multiple, disparate data sources & systems.
• Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance and compliance to ensure alignment with company standards.
• Conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and trends and leverage data to provide relevant insights and inform of strategies.
• Creating and maintaining procurement reports and dashboards to support decision making and executive communication.
• Participating in cross-functional meetings, providing necessary information and analysis to support procurement decisions.
• Collaborating with finance teams to ensure procurement activities are aligned with budgetary constraints and financial goals.
• Utilizing procurement software and tools to streamline processes and enhance data analysis capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Management, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related discipline OR 5 years of equivalent experience in similar role
• 3 years of purchasing data analytics experience, preferably for maritime operations, transportation/logistics, construction, or related industry.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) issued by the Department of Homeland Security.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of purchasing practices and principles.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends, opportunities and insights.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in cloud-based procurement software and data management tools, PowerBI, and the Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint.

Salary Range: 75-90k

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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