Procurement Analyst

An International company, located in Plano, TX, is seeking a Procurement Analyst (Buyer) for a 12+ month contract role.

What we"re looking for :

• The Tactical Procurement Team within Indirect Procurement Shared Services [IPSS] is responsible for supplementing the IPSS Strategic Sourcing Groups by performing any tasks that are identified and deemed as '"Tactical' work.
• These tasks include but are not limited to the following : Performing simple benchmarking activities, assisting with PR / PO issuance and operations tasks, assisting with supplier diversity initiatives, assisting with simple amendments, processing NDA requests, completing Purchase Order revisions and maintenance, etc.
• Supporting procurement buyer functions for the advertising / marketing and professional services categories
• The tasks include but are not limited to the following : leading RFxs, supplier management efforts, pricing and contract negotiations, etc.

What you"ll be doing :

• Leading sourcing activities (, RFQ, RFP)
• Negotiating commercial terms in contracts (, length of contract, aspects of scope, etc.)
• Supplier management
• Manage our Procure to Pay (P2P) process for high volume, low risk request
• Review and process purchase requisitions
• PO management
• Troubleshoot internal stakeholder and supplier issues with requisition, PO / invoicing and / or supplier onboarding
• Supporting the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure, Services and other agreements as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
• Work with internal contract administration group to initiate / manage incoming contract requests

Qualifications / What you bring (Must Haves) ? Highlight Top 3-5 skills

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Marketing
• Procurement experience
• Contract and Pricing negotiation experience
• Knowledge of strategic, analytical and project management skills
• Knowledge of collaboration, communication and influencing skills

Added bonus if you have (Preferred) :

• Familiarity with SAP Ariba
• Familiarity of contract processes
• Automotive industry experience