Senior Marketing Procurement Analyst

Senior Marketing Procurement Analyst

Nashville, TN

Pay: $65.00 - $68.00 per hour

26-08493

Job Summary

The Senior Marketing Procurement Analyst is responsible for leading data-driven analytics initiatives that support sourcing strategy, supplier management, demand optimization, and value creation across marketing and production spend categories. This role partners with procurement leadership, category teams, finance, vendors, and business stakeholders to translate complex spend, supplier, market, and operational data into actionable insights and executive-ready recommendations. The successful candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with strategic thinking, business storytelling, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• Lead procurement analytics initiatives that inform category strategy, sourcing decisions, and supplier management.
• Translate complex spend, supplier, market, and operational data into actionable insights and executive-ready recommendations.
• Partner with category leaders, finance, and business stakeholders to define analytics priorities, success metrics, and value-tracking methodologies.
• Conduct advanced spend, demand, and supplier performance analyses to identify risks, opportunities, and tradeoffs.
• Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that improve transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision making.
• Own analytical projects from problem definition through analysis, insight generation, storytelling, and stakeholder alignment.
• Leverage internal data and external market research to support category strategies, should-cost models, and negotiation approaches.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and drive alignment on business actions and decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement analytics capabilities, methodologies, and governance.
• Support strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier performance initiatives.
• Manage multiple analytical initiatives and stakeholder priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• 8+ years of experience in procurement analytics, supply chain analytics, finance analytics, or related analytical roles.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, and supplier management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights to senior leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple analytical projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and evolving environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Economics, or a related field.
• MBA is preferred.

• Experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience with category management.
• Experience with supplier performance management.
• Experience developing should-cost models and supporting negotiation strategies.
• Experience using external market research to inform procurement strategies.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and evolving procurement analytics capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial and curious mindset with a commitment to continuous learning.

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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