Procurement and Vendor Analyst

Overview :

Manages, supports, and directs all phases of vendor relationships for the company while effectively partnering with third-party vendors, procurement, finance, and leadership. Reviews and adds new vendors to the company's vendor listing. Evaluates and edits clauses within contracts and agreements; works with vendors to resolve issues to meet business requirements. Creates and fosters strong partnerships with other business leaders, senior line of business managers, and vendors.

Responsibilities :

• Vendor management to include risk assessment, vetting, and setups
• Contract management to include updating existing contract base and maintaining new contracts upon execution
• Maintaining contract database in Oracle including review of terms and conditions for tracking and monitoring
• Tracking renewal activity for contracts and providing notifications to appropriate parties
• Creating and maintaining Contract authorization checklists for Officer execution
• Reviews and processes purchase order requisitions for completeness and accuracy in accordance with company policy and procedures
• Issues requests for quotes to approved suppliers and prepare and issue purchase orders
• Monitor progress of orders and follow up accordingly
• Identifies and negotiates cost saving opportunities with vendors based on order quantity and the dollar value of goods and services being purchased
• Actively communicate with internal customers and external vendors; proactively respond to changing customer needs
• Utilize system to produce reports for analysis assisting in negotiations and tracking performance of suppliers
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to exceed customer expectations and promote a professional procurement organization
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications : Education

Skills Required

Language Skills