Procurement Analyst

Trinity Services Group • Oldsmar, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst supports Trinity Services Group's FOB and freight program, local and direct vendor spend management, sourcing and contracting activities, and distributor performance analytics. The role coordinates freight activity and maintains freight and vendor data; reviews invoices; tracks savings; and prepares spend and bid analyses. It also supports sourcing and contract work for vendors outside Trinity's primary negotiated programs, including Trinity Managed, Produce Alliance, and Entegra, as well as distributor scorecards, compliance reporting, and performance analytics for national and regional food distributors on the Distribution & Compliance team.

The analyst works under the direction of Procurement leadership, providing accurate data, follow-up, and practical analysis to support sourcing and operational decisions. The position is onsite and remotely, and reports to the Senior Procurement Manager. It is part of a dynamic procurement organization with career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in procurement, supply chain, transportation, logistics, data analysis, or a related business function.
• Exposure to truckload, less-than-truckload, or other transportation industry.
• Experience supporting vendor analysis, bid events, contract administration, or supplier coordination.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret spend and freight data to identify trends.
• Ability to organize and prioritize recurring freight tasks, reporting deadlines, and assigned procurement projects.
• Strong written communication across vendors, carriers, and internal teams.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to address work-related issues and complete tasks efficiently.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage recurring freight tasks, data maintenance, reporting, and assigned procurement projects with appropriate guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of ERP and TMS systems; Uber Freight TMS is preferred.
• CPM, CPSM, or another procurement or supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

• Create pickup, delivery, vendor, and facility locations in Uber Freight TMS.
• Enter transportation orders using purchase order information and coordinate load creation and confirmation with Uber Freight.
• Pull SONAR rate estimates when invoices are not yet available.
• Review weekly Uber Freight invoices and update actual costs, dates, and surcharges.
• Maintain the Freight and Markup Tracker, including FOB cost comparisons and savings calculations.
• Report freight savings and cost-mitigation performance metrics.
• Coordinate with vendors, manufacturers, and distribution partners regarding pickup and delivery exceptions.
• Support freight lane bid activities by gathering requirements, preparing bid documents, organizing carrier responses, and completing bid comparisons for Procurement leadership review.
• Review local and direct vendor spend, maintain vendor information, and identify opportunities for further analysis or contract coverage outside Trinity's main negotiated programs.
• Support sourcing and contracting by gathering vendor information, preparing spend and pricing analyses, coordinating documentation, and tracking open items through completion.
• Review Entegra and other GPO contract information and identify potential applicability to local and direct vendor spend for Procurement leadership review.
• Build and maintain distributor performance scorecards and supporting analytics for Distribution & Compliance.
• Support distribution compliance reporting and performance metrics.
• Carry out other responsibilities as determined by business needs.
• Organize and prioritize recurring freight tasks, reporting deadlines, and assigned procurement projects.
• Coordinate with vendors, carriers, and internal teams; maintain organized follow-up and contribute to cost-saving and process-improvement plans.
• Analyze information, identify trends or issues, and provide clear findings to support daily freight and vendor-spend decisions.
• Follow established procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and seek guidance when issues fall outside standard processes.
• Escalate sourcing, contracting, and award decisions to Procurement leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed