Procurement Analyst - Remote Opportunity

KinderCare Education • Portland, OR

390d • Remote

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst at KinderCare Learning Companies is responsible for driving the end-to-end procurement process, focusing on in-depth research and analysis of procurement-related data to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. This role collaborates with various functional areas including Facilities, Construction, Center Operations, Education, Marketing, IT, and HR to ensure effective procurement practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Finance or Business.
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience required, including market research, RFPs, analysis, negotiation, and documenting contracts.
• Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel skills including formulas, lookups, and interpreting complex datasets.
• Intermediate MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills including visual elements.
• Experience running RFPs and negotiating contracts.
• Intellectual curiosity that drives multi-faceted research and challenges assumptions.
• Self-starter who handles priorities and anticipates business needs.
• Knowledge of contracts and key clauses, business terms vs risk and legal.
• Attention to detail, impeccable organization, and follow through.

Nice To Haves

• Workday experience a plus.
• Quick learner on additional systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze spend to identify opportunities and verify delivery of financial results, presenting analysis simply with actionable insights.
• Research products and services, suppliers, pricing trends, cost drivers, and benchmarks.
• Ensure alignment with functional and procurement partners on goals, deliverables, prioritization, and timelines throughout the process.
• Develop RFP Events on the ERP platform ensuring bidder engagement and clear product/service requirements.
• Perform analysis in Excel, including complex datasets.
• Draft negotiation plans including prioritized points and targets for financial and non-financial elements.
• Document contracts ensuring clear requirements and performance standards, mitigating risks.
• Balance multiple work efforts concurrently while supporting Procurement Business Partners on other projects.
• Outline implementation plans for new Vendor products/services and track financial results to P/L.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints.
• Use software and tools to streamline processes and enhance data analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to procurement policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for employees' families.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and pets.
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth.
• Access to health and wellness programs.
• Unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees