Overview :
Quartz is seeking a Sr. Procurement Analyst to join our legal team and who will oversee the Quartz procurement process. This individual would be responsible for preparing administrative plans, creating financial / budgetary analysis to review vendor spend, actively negotiate with vendors, and to administer contracts and purchase orders. The analyst will also develop and execute a sourcing strategy, evaluate product offerings, recommend suppliers, and will work closely with the Finance team to find opportunities to reduce overall administrative spend.
Benefits :
- Full-time hybrid or in person option available.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
- Professional development opportunities to guide your growth at Quartz!
- I deal starting salary based on skills and experience : $83,800 $104,800 robust total rewards package.
Responsibilities :
Primary resource and subject matter expert in all phases of the procurement process.Coordinates efforts of the vendor management team and assists business owners in their decision-making process to successfully onboard new vendors in a timely manner, within scope and within budget.Collaborates with Quartz business owners to determine appropriate procurement approach that meets the business needs.Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential third-party vendors.Develops and distributes RFPs / RFQs and collects bids or other information.Evaluates proposals / quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements.Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.Identifies opportunities for reduction in costs and adherence to Service Level Agreements.Collaborates with Vendor Management Department.Evaluates vendors and reports on findings; identifies non-compliance and plans for resolution or restitution.Reviews and maintains database of vendor performance and quality of product(s) with business owners.Creates awareness of and compliance with Vendor Management requirements.Liaison between vendors and internal departments and ensure effective communication between all parties.Main contact for the third-party vendors, including communicating business requirements, answering questions, negotiating priorities and necessary changes procurement project, with final approval from Business Owner.Assists in identification and evaluation of, and negotiation with, potential vendors or suppliers.Assures that all clarifications and amendments of negotiations are incorporated into the final contract.Ensures that necessary procedural controls exist and are followed and confer with vendor to ensure all contractual obligations are being met.Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree with 4 years of experience in project management, contract, or procurement or Associates Degree with 7 years of experience in project management, contract or procurement or High School Diplomacy with 10 years of experience in project management, contract, or procurement.Ability to travel to other locations for meetings, audits and other functions.This position can work hybrid or on-site from our Madison, WI office. Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.
Quartz offers an excellent benefit and compensation package, opportunity for professional growth and a professional culture built upon the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, & Resourcefulness. To support a safe work environment, all employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
Quartz values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Salary : $83,800 - $104,800
