Procurement Analyst

Attain Finance•Greenville, SC

3d•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of consumer finance? At Attain Finance, we bring over 50 years of expertise in providing credit solutions across the U.S. and Canada. Our deep roots in the financial industry have empowered us to develop convenient, easily accessible financial services that meet our customers' growing needs. Join a leading consumer credit lender that thrives on innovation and collaboration, where your contributions are truly valued. Our portfolio includes distinguished brands like Cash Money®, LendDirect®, Heights Finance, Southern Finance, Covington Credit, Quick Credit, and First Heritage Credit. Each brand is constantly evolving to better serve our customers. Be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of consumer finance. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Attain Finance! This role offers hybrid flexibility out of our Greenville, SC office.

Requirements

Strong negotiation and communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Familiarity with cost analysis and budgeting
Experience in auditing monthly bulk invoices across hundreds of locations and vendors
Ability to pull and analyze financial spend reports and create strategies with proposed cost savings and cost avoidance targets
Experience working cross-functionally within a large scale, complex, data driven and technologically innovative organization
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational, and time management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of procurement, finance, or cost analysis experience, preferably in utilities including telecommunication and data services or facilities preferred.
Proficiency with procurement and vendor management tools; experience with GetChoice, Corcentrix and ServiceChannel preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Advanced Excel skills; ability to work with large datasets and create reports.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

experience with GetChoice, Corcentrix and ServiceChannel preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor, audit, and optimize all expenses related to office and branch utilities and certain expenses related to real property repairs and maintenance.
Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and forecasting of utility costs along with repairs and maintenance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to help manage contracts and billing.
Ensure cost accuracy, and maintain compliance with procurement policies.
Own the process to analyze and identify cost optimization opportunities across the company’s footprint of branch locations for utilities, repairs, maintenance, telecom, and other areas.
Audit and reconcile vendor invoices for office and branch utilities (including telecom and data services) and certain other facilities expenses.
Monitor and analyze spend trends within our various payment systems for the assigned expenses to ensure no process gaps resulting in late fees or other assessments.
Make recommendations to improve and enhance the control environment and reporting for the assigned expenses.
Identify over billings, cost variances, over payments, unnecessary charges and services, incorrect billings, billings for services or locations no longer required, etc. and recommend corrective action.
Action the approved recommended corrective action.
Maintain detailed procurement records and documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
Prepare and present monthly status and cost analysis reports by location for finance leadership.
Support cost-optimization initiatives and procurement best practices.
Advance the company’s strategy around right sizing the operating expenses with the right level of spending in the right areas.
Collaborate with finance and operations teams for budget and forecast alignment.
Administer hotel, rental car, and ride share programs.
Other duties as assigned.