Procurement Optimization Analyst Lead

At LCRA, we are seeking to find a driven Optimization Analyst Lead to join our team! This position supports the execution of strategic and operational initiatives for the Supply Chain department. In this role you will utilize your skills and experience in operational analysis, process improvement, project management, data analysis and business systems analysis to meet the goals and objectives of the department. This is an opportunity to drive efficiencies by designing, development and implementing new solutions to improve operational efficiency, and advise operational and strategic decisions. In-depth knowledge of procurement and contract administration will assist with operational enhancements. Our ideal candidate would be a strong communicator that can write and design policy and procedure around both technical and non-technical solutions and interact with various departments in support of supply chain initiatives.

Salary Range: $107,600 - $131,500

NOTE: This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range. Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

You will be trusted to:

- May serve as a project manager for operational or strategic initiatives.

- Serve as a data steward for internally developed tools and support other data governance efforts.

- Utilize business process management tools to translate process maps and process measurements into system level implementation.

- Provide recommendations on selection/upgrades of these tools.

- Analyze business operations to understand strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to improve effectiveness. Design new or modified processes, tools, procedures and/or reports to solve complex problems and enable effective operations. Communicate changes effectively.

You qualify with:

- Twelve or more years’ experience in operations analysis, process improvement, project management, business systems analysis or financial analysis or relevant experience. A degree in, business, economics, finance, computer science, information systems or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Experience in supply chain sourcing events

- Experience in contract management

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.