Senior Procurement Analyst
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage strategic vendor relationships to achieve quality, service, and cost objectives aligned with UUS goals. Continuously evaluate the vendor portfolio to identify growth opportunities, risks, and performance gaps. Coordinate and communicate vendor pricing updates, product changes, performance results, and related strategies across the organization. Establish, monitor, and report monthly vendor performance metrics using data analysis. Support negotiations on pricing, service levels, and contract terms to drive cost savings. Create and manage timely, accurate purchase orders for resale materials while optimizing inventory levels. Collaborate with internal teams to provide necessary information for customers during the quotation process. Lead preparation of materials for key leadership forums and participate in sales meetings and special projects. May require additional hours during weather emergencies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' procurement or vendor relations experience including contract negotiations
- Excellent business communication skills (both written and oral); including ability to handle/resolve vendor issues or adversarial situations with strong attention to detail
- Strong strategic analytical and forecasting skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Up to 20% travel
Desired Qualifications
- 4-year bachelor's degree in business management or other related fields
- Power BI and ERP experience
- Strong aptitude in MS office suite and internet-based business-related computer programs
- CRM experience
- Project management experience
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