Procurement Contract Analyst Operations

Procurement Contract Analyst Manage supplier contracts to ensure compliance and cost efficiency across the supply chain

Location:

Oceanside, California, United States

Compensation: $90, USD / year

Job Tags:
Operations

The Procurement Contract Analyst will play a critical role in managing supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, and driving cost optimization. This position combines analytical rigor to support procurement operations and mitigate risk across the supply chain.

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• This is a hybrid role. Candidates must reside within one hour of Oceanside, CA 92056, and be available to work on-site 2–3 days per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contract Management & Compliance
  • Draft, review, and administer supplier contracts, amendments, and renewals.
  • Ensure all agreements comply with food safety regulations and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate contract records and monitor expiration dates to prevent lapses.
• Procurement Analysis & Reporting
  • Analyze supplier performance metrics (cost, quality, delivery timelines).
  • Conduct cost-benefit and risk assessments for new and existing contracts.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly procurement reports
• Vendor Relations & Negotiation
  • Serve as liaison between internal teams and suppliers for contractual matters.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements to maximize ROI.
  • Support onboarding new vendors, ensuring all documentation (e.g., HACCP plans, audits, certifications) is complete.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, and Finance to align procurement strategies with production needs.
  • Assist in resolving contract disputes and supply chain disruptions.
• All other duties as assigned

Non-Essential

Job Duties:

• May perform similar and incidental duties as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement or contract management experience, ideally in food & beverage manufacturing.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of food safety compliance (FDA, SQF, BRC, HACCP).
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (Net Suite preferred).

Language

Skills:

• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) for drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and communicating with internal teams.
• Additional language skills (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin) to support international vendor relationships and global sourcing initiatives.

Other

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Net Suite, SAP, or similar platforms for contract and procurement workflows.
• Ability to interpret spend data, supplier KPIs, and create dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Familiarity with CLM software for tracking and compliance.
• Identifying opportunities for savings without compromising quality.
• Assessing supplier reliability and contingency planning.
• Coordinating cross-functional initiatives and timelines.
• Skilled in securing favorable terms while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Ability to resolve disputes and mitigate supply chain risks quickly.
• Clear, professional interaction with internal teams and external vendors.

Other Abilities:

• Ability to interpret complex contract terms and assess financial implications.
• Skilled in root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions and vendor performance issues.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks based on business impact and urgency.
• Ability to enforce compliance without compromising relationships.

Ethical Abilities:

• Consistently acts in the company's best interest while maintaining fairness in negotiations.
• Protects sensitive supplier and pricing information from unauthorized disclosure.
• Ensures all procurement activities align with regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, SQF) and internal policies.
• Maintains clear documentation and communication to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Takes ownership of actions and decisions, especially in contract execution and vendor relationships.
• Understands and enforces anti-bribery and ethical sourcing practices.

Major Business/Professional Contacts:

• Regular contact with corporate cross-functional partners, manufacturing…