Procurement Analyst/Operations Manager
About The Position
The Procurement Analyst / Operations Manager is responsible for analyzing procurement data, evaluating supplier performance, and providing strategic insights to support operational and financial decision-making. This role serves as a key contributor to enterprise-wide procurement strategy, cost control, and process standardization. This position is expected to operate with a high degree of independence, exercising discretion and judgment in developing recommendations that impact purchasing strategies, vendor selection, and operational performance. The role is also designed to expand into leadership responsibilities, including oversight of procurement-related functions and personnel as business needs evolve.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field required
- 4–7+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain analysis, or operations analytics
- Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity operations preferred
- Experience in construction, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)
- ERP/MRP system experience required (Soule or similar preferred)
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and influence business decisions
- Strong financial and cost analysis skills
- Leadership capability with the ability to guide and develop others
- Effective communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing structures, and risk across locations to support enterprise-wide sourcing strategies
- Lead or support RFQs, RFPs with data-driven recommendations
- Provide input into vendor selection, contract strategy, and supplier consolidation initiatives
- Perform cost-benefit analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), and pricing trend evaluations across entities
- Develop enterprise-level procurement dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools
- Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making
- Ensure data integrity across ERP systems and reporting structures
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning through procurement analytics
- Align procurement strategies with operational goals across multiple locations or companies
- Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and compliance metrics
- Partner with Finance, Operations, and Logistics leadership to drive consistency and efficiency
- Evaluate procurement workflows across entities and standardize best practices
- Lead initiatives to improve procurement processes, controls, and reporting consistency
- Support internal audits and ensure compliance with company policies and controls
- Develop scalable processes to support growth and multi-entity operations
- Provide guidance and oversight to procurement-related staff or administrative support roles as assigned
- Participate in training, development, and performance management of team members
- Support organizational growth initiatives, including integration of additional business entities
- Serve as a subject matter resource for procurement analytics and operational reporting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
