Procurement Analyst

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)•Carmel, IN

9d•$62,000 - $87,000•Onsite

About The Position

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day. This role is responsible for applying procurement naming conventions and metadata standards to strengthen data governance and consistency. The analyst will ensure procurement records, including contracts, POs, supplier information, and security assessments, are complete, accurate, and maintained throughout their lifecycle. They will assist with contract and security assessment renewals, work with business partners to support timely procurement requests and Lead Time performance goals, and troubleshoot procurement systems and processes. Additionally, the role involves managing and updating Supply Management’s intranet content, validating procurement records, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The analyst will also support broader departmental and Finance initiatives, such as purchasing-process conversion projects and exploring AI use cases in alignment with Finance’s digital roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, IT, or a related field.
One to three years of experience in procurement, supply management, purchasing, contract administration, business operations, or related fields (required).
Strong M365 capabilities, including: Excel (Filters, pivot tables, formulas, data validation), Word and PowerPoint (Documentation and simple presentations), Outlook & Teams (Professional communication and collaboration), SharePoint & Stream (Content management and light training video creation).
High accuracy in data entry, document management, and version control.
Ability to generate simple reports and interpret basic metrics.
Comfort adapting to new digital tools, including AI‑assisted automation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement systems and data management (preferred).
Energy industry experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Apply procurement naming conventions and metadata standards to strengthen data governance and consistency.
Ensure procurement records—including contracts, POs, supplier information, and security assessments—are complete, accurate, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
Assist with contract and security assessment renewals; work with business partners to support timely procurement requests and Lead Time performance goals.
Troubleshoot procurement systems and processes, serving as a helpful point of contact for internal stakeholders.
Manage and update Supply Management’s intranet content with clear, user‑friendly guidance, FAQs, how‑to materials, and training resources.
Validate and verify procurement records generated manually or through AI‑assisted tools.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, documentation clean‑up, data clean‑up, and system optimization.
Support broader departmental and Finance initiatives such as purchasing‑process conversion projects and exploration of AI use cases in alignment with Finance’s digital roadmap.
Complete all other duties as assigned.