What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Spend Analysis Specialist position at Cogs?
Salary up to $105,000k Bonus!
Cogs are partnered with an industry leading & rapidly growing Oil and Gas firm as they seek to bring on a driven and ambitious Lead Sourcing Analyst to join the expanding procurement and pipeline / terminal business.
Due to investment and backing, they are in a strong growth mode, looking to bring exceptional talent into the organisation for a large strategic spend.
In this role you will be responsible for conducting cost-reduction strategies and analyzing vendor expenses. A successful candidate should have experience in sourcing events and category analysis, ideally within the fuel, midstream, or energy sectors. This role involves identifying sourcing opportunities, generating leads for stakeholders and business unit procurement teams, and ensuring savings tracking and compliance. The position is be based in Dallas, TX.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assist in analyzing, developing, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Conduct spend analysis and research to support the sourcing team in procurement activities.
- Coordinate and assist with negotiations, contract development, implementation, and supplier compliance.
- Quantify and model financial savings related to opportunities.
- Participate in ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers meet contractual obligations and service levels.
- Seek guidance from the Sr. Sourcing Manager on procurement processes and protocols, applying appropriate solutions to stakeholder issues.
- Act as a buyer when necessary to support operations and ensure the purchasing process is properly executed.
- Continuously refine data collection, analysis, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to leverage technology solutions for data integration, visualization, and automation.
- 3-8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related roles, with a focus on spend analysis and strategic sourcing.
- Bachelors degree in Business or related field
- Very strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
- SAP experinece
Salary : $105,000
