Procurement Analyst

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Administrative & Office Support

Location:

Columbus, OH

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Job Title:

Procurement Analyst

Location:

Columbus, OHPay Range:$40/hr (temp to perm)
The Procurement Analyst – Technology Sourcing & Asset Management is a hands-on role responsible for supporting end-to-end technology procurement activities, with a strong emphasis on software renewals, vendor negotiations, SaaS contracting, and indirect technology sourcing.

This role partners closely with Technology, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to manage procurement intake, execute sourcing events (including RFPs), validate contract terms and pricing, and ensure accurate tracking of technology assets across their lifecycle. The position requires someone who can step in quickly, manage renewals independently, and support both tactical procurement execution and ongoing process improvement.

Position Accountabilities Technology Sourcing & Procurement Operations Manage day-to-day procurement activities focused on technology, software, SaaS, hardware, and IT services

Lead and support software renewals, vendor negotiations, and contract extensions

Validate contract line items, pricing structures, usage assumptions, and business terms

Maintain accurate procurement records including contracts, renewals, purchase requests, and vendor documentation

Support PO creation, invoice reconciliation, and resolution of procurement-related issues

Track contract expirations and proactively manage renewal timelines to avoid service disruption

Support vendor onboarding, maintenance, and compliance documentationRFP Development & Sourcing Support Gather requirements directly from stakeholders to develop and structure RFPs/RFQsDraft, distribute, and manage RFP documentation and vendor communications

Coordinate vendor responses, maintain tracking logs, and organize evaluation materials

Support pricing comparisons and supplier analysis for sourcing decisions

Assist in evaluating vendor proposals against defined business and technical requirements

Partner with Legal and Procurement leadership to ensure sourcing documentation aligns with internal standards

Software Asset Management (SAM) & Lifecycle Tracking Maintain and update software license, SaaS subscription, and hardware asset records

Use internal request and asset management systems to track lifecycle events (procurement, deployment, renewal, retirement)
Support license true-ups, usage tracking, and audit preparation activities

Coordinate asset refresh, onboarding, and offboarding activities across the organization

Ensure accurate reconciliation of software and hardware inventory across systems

Business Analysis & Reporting Compile and maintain spend, contract, and asset data to support decision-making

Develop reports on vendor performance, contract status, renewal timelines, and asset utilization

Identify discrepancies in procurement and asset data and support resolution

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and documentation standardization

Stakeholder & Vendor Management Serve as a primary point of contact for procurement intake, renewal questions, and vendor issues

Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Support cross-functional coordination between Technology, Finance, Legal, and Purchasing teams

Provide guidance on procurement processes, intake workflows, and sourcing procedures

Maintain strong vendor relationships to support negotiation and issue resolution activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)1–3 years of experience in technology procurement, indirect sourcing, vendor management, or asset management

Demonstrated experience supporting or…