Skip to main content - Job Title: Procurement Analyst (Buyer)
Job Location: Plano, TX(Hybrid)
Project Duration: 12+ months with possible extension
Strategic Sourcing & Contracting - Develop and execute multi-year spend and category strategies
- Lead sourcing initiatives (RFx events) ensuring competitive and compliant processes
- Negotiate and execute contractual agreements including:
- Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
- Statements of Work (SOWs)
- Amendments, renewals, extensions, NDAs
- Support professional services procurement
- Drive cost savings, rebates, volume discounts, and innovation opportunities
- Conduct supplier market analysis and manage Tier I & Tier II supplier engagements
- Partner with business units to build strategic procurement roadmaps
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and financial/regulatory standards
- Interpret and document contractual requirements clearly for stakeholders
- Support contract renewals, terminations, and compliance monitoring
- Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Influence cross-functional stakeholders at all management levels
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and business partners
- Facilitate planning meetings and ensure proactive communication
- Educate teams on sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies
- Identify continuous improvement (Kaizen) opportunities
Qualifications (Must Have)- Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract development & negotiation
- Contract management
- Data analytics
- Experience supporting professional services commodities
- Strong understanding of financial and regulatory compliance standards
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability to influence across multiple management levels
- Ability to work independently with high accuracy and efficiency
Preferred Qualifications- Financial services or banking industry experience
- Knowledge of eMarketplace platforms and Ariba Spend Management
