Procurement Systems Analyst

QTS Data Centers•Duluth, GA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Systems Analyst to join our team. This role will play a crucial role in supporting day-to-day operations and future-state procurement initiatives by influencing strategic decisions through data-driven analytics and collaboration. As a Procurement Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for maintaining the procurement system functionality which drives business efficiency, while synchronously providing proactive communication, problem-solving abilities, and ownership. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of both technical and analytical expertise, with a strong understanding of procurement operations, systems and cloud-based applications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics/Administration, or related field or equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
At least 2 years of proven experience as a Systems Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role, with a focus on data quality and system functionality.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication details with the ability to clearly and effectively translate insights to key stakeholders across a variety of workstreams.
Familiarity with ERP systems and understanding of procurement operations, financial processes, and controls.
Proven ability to work collaboratively amongst a large and diverse array of teams with the capacity to form strong, professional relationships that drive business.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing and growing industry with an exhibited capability for growth and knowledge acquisition.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new processes, tools, and applications with a self-driven and curious mindset.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with Senior Management.
Strong facilitation skills.
Strong communication, organization, and management skills.
Strong time management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for process and system functional improvements.
Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and refine functionality use cases that align with strategic goals.
Assist in the development of procurement strategies by providing process and systems recommendations.
Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner, helping inform decision-making and strategy development.
Foster a collaborative environment by actively working with cross-functional teams to ensure functionalities align with business objectives and strategic goals.
Translate business requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications for development teams.
Stay up to date on the latest trends and feature releases to propose innovative solutions to keep business at the forefront of the industry.
Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across operational workflow.
Provide training and support to end-users on functionalities and best practices.
Perform ad-hoc analyses for principal business partners to address urgent operational needs.
Support testing efforts by coordinating user acceptance testing to ensure changes meet business needs, while also validating overall system stability through regression testing.