Senior Procurement Analyst

MTM Transit•St. Louis, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

What will your job look like? The Senior Procurement Analyst will help discover cost-effective suppliers that can deliver the greatest value to MTM and its affiliated companies. This role will be responsible for ensuring all purchases and vendor contracts are made in compliance with MTM's Procurement policies and processes and will negotiate with vendors to secure the most advantageous terms. The Senior Procurement Analyst will oversee assigned contracts and their respective vendors as well as assist with various purchases and analytical tasks. The Senior Procurement Analyst delivers procurement insights and sourcing outcomes that reduce costs, strengthen supplier performance, ensure policy compliance, and enable informed, risk-aware purchasing decisions across the organization. Location: This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of experience in one or more of the following fields: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain (Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics) or Finance (Accounting or Financial Analysis)
Previous experience in collecting and analyzing data
Procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies and processes
Contract lifecycle management and legal contract terminology
Spend analysis, cost modeling, and basic financial principle
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer service mindset toward internal business partners ‑service mindset toward internal business partners
High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives
Intermediate level of proficiency or above with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Familiarity with procurement technologies, including ERP, P2P, CLM, and eSourcing platforms such as Workday, Coupa, and Freshservice.
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

Responsibilities

Administer the full procurement process and contract lifecycle, including intake, review, negotiation, redlining, approval coordination, execution, renewals, compliance verification, and maintenance of auditable contract documentation
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx development, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and cost optimization across multiple spend categories
Manage vendor relationships, monitor supplier performance, and resolve purchasing, fulfillment, or service issues
Prepare and analyze reports related to purchasing activity, vendor performance, sourcing outcomes, contract status, and procurement trends
Drive cost reduction initiatives and implement strategic sourcing plans that balance cost, quality, service levels, and enterprise risk
Coordinate cross-functional requirements with internal stakeholders to support sourcing events, supplier selection, and strategic procurement planning
Conduct market research, technical evaluations, and financial analyses to support sourcing recommendations and business decision-making
Contributes to the development, validation, and execution of procurement functional strategies aligned with business objectives.
Support procurement governance, risk management activities, and continuous improvement of procurement and procure-to-pay processes
Ensure all purchases and vendor contracts are in compliance with MTM policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned