What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Analyst position at Flynn Group?
Job Description
Position Description
The Analyst - Procurement position will develop reporting and analyses that enable the Procurement team and Flynn Group as a whole to achieve cost optimization targets. This role includes, but is not limited to, completing analyses to support implementation of successful procurement initiatives and development of reporting that measures business performance and enables internal stakeholders to identify and take action on opportunities for cost optimization. To be successful in this role, the individual will be a detailed, organized, self-starter with ownership, process improvement and critical thinking skills that is comfortable juggling a wide variety of projects.
Essential Responsibilities And Duties
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
Position Description
The Analyst - Procurement position will develop reporting and analyses that enable the Procurement team and Flynn Group as a whole to achieve cost optimization targets. This role includes, but is not limited to, completing analyses to support implementation of successful procurement initiatives and development of reporting that measures business performance and enables internal stakeholders to identify and take action on opportunities for cost optimization. To be successful in this role, the individual will be a detailed, organized, self-starter with ownership, process improvement and critical thinking skills that is comfortable juggling a wide variety of projects.
Essential Responsibilities And Duties
- Analytics & Insights
- Opportunity Identification - analyze spend data to identify areas of opportunity for expense reduction
- Financial Forecasting - partner w/ category managers to provide analytical support for sourcing events including development of financial impact estimates
- Financial Reconciliation - analyze realized savings impacts of implemented procurement programs and determine drivers of variance from estimates
- Reporting Development & Optimization
- Business Performance - measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identify trends and areas of opportunity
- Expense Management - reporting that enables internal stakeholders to understand and action on drivers to reduce expenses
- System Usage - reporting that drives adoption and process improvement to deliver desired value from systems
- Triage issues, identify solutions and execute activities to deliver desired procurement outcomes of delivering quality, simplifying operations and/or driving out costs
- Complete other duties as may be assigned
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Math or equivalent
- 1-4 years professional experience in a reporting/analysis role
- Proficient in Office 365 environment, especially Excel
- Professional experience with financial reporting (i.e. P&L) is a plus
- Technical expertise with financial systems (i.e. SAP), Source To Pay systems (i.e. Coupa) and/or reporting systems (i.e. PowerBI) are a plus
- Professional experience in restaurant operations or procurement is a plus
- A critical thinker with Analytical discernment that fosters sound judgement and effective decision-making capabilities.
- Self-starter with a drive to take ownership and achieve results that make a positive impact on the organization
- Ability to quickly learn and utilize various software platforms
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to understand the intended value of a process, identify potential improvements and execute on them
- Comfortable managing competing and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Values open and constructive dialogue, contributing to a culture of effective communication.
- Demonstrates self and social awareness while embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and success.
- Displays optimism towards team goals and broader organizational initiatives.
- Resilient; recovers quickly from setbacks; stays positive and composed.
- Embraces change with a positive, "can-do" spirit; helps implement changes and quickly adapts.
- Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
- Nurtures an inclusive and supportive work environment, appreciating the diversity of thoughts and ideas.
- Proactive and results oriented, with a demonstrative positive attitude and teamwork demeanor.
- A culture champion who has natural credibility and who demonstrates a positive attitude that uplifts team morale and inspires others.
Flynn Group offers a variety of benefits and perks to encourage and empower our employees. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential. We offer a variety of benefits and perks while working for us:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement and Savings Plan
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedules
- Company Outings
- Dining Discounts
- PC/Laptop Purchase Assistance
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Daycare
- On-Site Café
- FUN Work Environment!
