Associate Purchasing Analyst
Providence, RI
Insurance
Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Procures goods and services in accordance with the Corporate Purchasing Policy and Accounting disbursement approval limits
- Prepares and solicits Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Handles RFQ & RFP evaluation and vendor selection process to ensure award recommendation considers quality, risk, cost, value, and procedural compliance
- Facilitates Legal, Financial, IT Technical and Security due diligence contract reviews
- Conducts supplier negotiations as appropriate
- Modifies contracts, services agreements, amendments and statements of work in accordance with negotiated terms, conditions, pricing and service requirements
- Handles contract renewal process in accordance with contract administration guidelines
- Manages contracts and programs to ensure contracted pricing, service levels and agreed upon terms and conditions are being honored by suppliers
- Evaluates programs and pricing to achieve ongoing cost reductions and efficiencies
- Keeps abreast of market and industry trends
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Works with minimal supervision, referring issues to a higher authority as appropriate
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree (Business Major)
- Minimum of 1 year of relatable experience in procurement and negotiation strategies/procedures, purchasing/contract management systems
- Expertise with Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel