Sourcing and procurement analyst

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Sourcing & Procurement Analyst for an established services organization helping businesses improve purchasing decisions and operational performance. This is a full time 4+ month REMOTE contract (possible extension or CTH). Must be willing to work PST hours.

The Sourcing & Procurement Analyst will support sourcing initiatives, supplier evaluations, and negotiations while turning purchasing data into meaningful business insights. Working closely with client stakeholders and procurement colleagues, this individual will track savings, evaluate supplier performance, and develop reporting that supports informed decisions. This opportunity welcomes candidates with strong procurement experience across industries, with IT category experience preferred.

• Remote opportunity
• Opportunity to contribute to sourcing decisions and measurable cost savings.
• Collaborative team environment with direct engagement across business stakeholders.
• Some scheduling flexibility within a Pacific Time workday.
• Potential for a contract-to-hire opportunity, depending on future business needs; conversion is not guaranteed.

• Partner with client stakeholders to gather relevant information, understand purchasing needs, and support strategic sourcing, RFx activities, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Transform purchasing and operational data into actionable insights, including root cause analysis, cost pattern analysis, and total cost reviews.
• Develop and maintain category reporting covering spending, savings, lead times, and supplier management while tracking progress toward savings targets.
• Prepare analytics and reporting for quarterly business reviews, highlighting sourcing progress and savings results.
• Support supplier relationship management, supplier scorecards, and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Provide ongoing procurement and analytical support to category leaders while coordinating information between client stakeholders and the service delivery team.

• At least 3 years of experience in analysis, financial reporting, and/or operational reporting
  , along with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, economics, or accounting.
• Strong procurement and strategic sourcing capabilities, including negotiation skills and experience with RFx processes and supplier evaluations; exposure to contract administration and/or project management processes is also relevant.
• Proficiency in Excel
  , including pivot tables, lookup formulas, and Power Query
  , along with financial analysis and planning skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data, develop meaningful reports, and track results; proficiency with reporting systems, internet research, and general technical infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  , with the ability to collaborate closely with clients and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, make sound business decisions, and identify opportunities.
• IT procurement or analysis experience involving software, hardware, telecom, cybersecurity, data centers, or SaaS is highly preferred. Procurement experience in logistics, manufacturing, or other industries is welcome. Retail industry is a huge plus!

This career opportunity provides an hourly pay up to $42.00/hr (DOE), plus medical, dental, vision and voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available!

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