Procurement Analyst

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A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science, Embracing Diversity, Fostering Talent, and Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide. 

Position Summary

The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for supporting procurement activities and supplier performance that supports operational efficiency. In this role, you will analyze data for the entire procurement organization and monitor supplier performance while creating and maintaining scorecards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support vendor management services including contract management, vendor conflicts, strategic sourcing, support the creation and deployment of business reviews and score cards, track KPI’s and relationship management.
• Support the procurement team with spend analytics and identification of cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop, track, and report procurement KPIs to measure the performance of the procurement organization and vendors.
• Prepare and maintain vendor scorecards to ensure supplier performance meets organizational expectations and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with procurement team members and internal stakeholders to support the RFx process, vendor selection, NDA’s and contract negotiations.
• Support procurement team members in managing vendor relationships to ensure value delivery.
• Manage small and medium-sized projects, as assigned, driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Analyze and optimize the procurement process to drive cost savings and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Collect and analyze data from various sources related to procurement and supplier performance.
• Utilize tools such as SAP and Ariba for data assessment, manipulation and visualization.
• Schedule and manage supplier business reviews, lunch and learns, etc.
• Prepare category wide supplier spend analysis, monitoring and reporting contract activity, and tracking savings plans against goals.
• Support the procurement team in decision-making by providing insights into supplier options across different categories.
• Manage other activities to support site goals in procurement or supply chain as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field, or Associates Degree and 2+ years of procurement or related experience. Any combination of experience, training and education will be considered.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, negotiation skills and tactical support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly data manipulation in Excel and presentation build in Power Point.
• SAP/Ariba experience a plus.
• Foundational understanding of basic supply chain KPIs

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must have strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Demonstrates success in time management.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and drive action items to closure.
• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous requests at the same time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• Must be able to adapt to a changing environment.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged Computer Use - Sitting for extended periods, typing and using a mouse for data entry and analysis, and focusing on a computer screen for long periods
• Repetitive Movements such as frequent use of hands and fingers (keyboard, mouse, calculator)
• Visual Acuity with the ability to read detailed reports, spreadsheets, and contracts on-screen or in print.
• Hearing and Speaking with Regular verbal communication (phone calls, virtual meetings, in-person discussions) and active listening for meetings with vendors or internal teams.
• Mobility with occasional movement within the office to attend meetings or retrieve physical files.
• Infrequent lifting (e.g., lifting boxes of paper or binders weighing up to 10–20 lbs).

Work Environment

This position is primarily located in an office-based setting. 

Travel

This position may require up to 5% travel. 

Target Bonus

8%

Work Location:

East Syracuse, NY 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. 

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities!  If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!