Procurement Analyst

Vallen Distribution Inc.•Belmont, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Procurement Analyst at Vallen, you will play a key role in the development and execution of Vallen's Enterprise Direct Sourcing Strategy, aligned with organizational goals and profitability targets. This newly formed function is central to supporting the Category Management and Pricing teams, ensuring a unified and strategic approach to supplier cost management across the organization. You will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide cost savings through proactive sourcing initiatives and reactive cost management, providing negotiation support and analytics to enhance profitability and strengthen Vallen's competitive position in the market.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
2--4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or a related analytical function.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret large complex data sets; Excel proficiency (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas) is required.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders through clear, data-backed recommendations and teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic enterprise environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
International sourcing or understanding of global trade dynamics (tariffs, duties, etc.)
Familiarity with industrial distribution, manufacturing, or wholesale environments.

Responsibilities

Drive annual procurement events in partnership with Category Management, focused on reducing total cost of ownership.
Analyze annual and tariff related supplier cost changes to ensure validity and alignment with market and commodity trends. Provide data driven recommendations and negotiation strategies to challenge or mitigate unjustified cost increases.
Provide negotiation support for Category Reviews by managing RFP processes and delivering supplier intelligence to guide strategic decision-making. Analyze spend data and supplier performance to identify proactive sourcing and negotiation opportunities.
Partner closely with Category Management and Pricing to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
Lead analytical support for proactive and reactive procurement initiatives by delivering actionable insights through data analysis, market research, and financial modeling. Contribute to the development of standardized sourcing processes, tools, and reporting to track performance, cost savings, supplier compliance, and other key KPIs.
Other duties assigned by manager.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Referral Program
Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
Employee discounts through BenefitHub
Advancement opportunities