Remote Temp Procurement Analyst

REMOTE TEMP PROCUREMENT ANALYST AT TAX-ACCTNG SOFTWARE FINTECH FIRM Hourly Pay Rate is $43.60 to $48.60 (based upon experience, and candidate)
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A cutting-edge, tax/accounting software focused FinTech firm is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join it organization as a Procurement Analyst III for a Six (6) Month to One (1) Year Temporary Assignment with the Possibility to Extend and/or go Permanent. In the role, you will be responsible for providing sourcing, vendor management, and procurement support across all areas of the organization. This position will work closely with stakeholders to plan out an approach for upcoming needs and renewals, understand critical requirements and expected outcomes for projects. Analyze and improve the efficiency of procurement operations to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with policies. Strong change management will be a key focus, ensuring that our internal and external customers understand and comply with our newly created policies and procedures.

This is a fully remote role based anywhere on Mainland USA (preference for East Coast), if able to work East Coast Hours - actual location flexible. Mon-Fri (typical 8-hr day; actual hrs TBA). Laptop will be provided.

TOP SKILLS - Eight Plus (8+) years of Procurement experience. - Negotiate Contracts and familiar with process and Contract Language. - Workday Procurement & Fieldglass experience . - Ability to work well with business, be able to keep things moving. - Key Stakeholder Management. - Strong Communication Skills with Stakeholders, Stakeholder Engagement. - Ability to Negotiate Cost Savings. - Sharp Contracting Experience and Negotiating Skills.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline strongly preferred. - Eight Plus (8+) years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Previous negotiation experience. - Experience with Workday Procurement or similar Procure-to-Pay system is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Works under minimal supervision. - Very knowledgeable in all areas of Procurement. - Ability to perform as a team player as well as interacting with all levels of management and support personnel. - Ability to maintain objectivity while performing multiple tasks while under pressure to meet customer requirements; self-motivated; takes initiative. - Ability to analyze a problem and recommend solutions. - Ability to listen and understand information and communicate the same. - Must be results oriented, customer focused, and exhibit good interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Draft, review and negotiate best in class terms for contracts, partnering with risk and legal as necessary. - Work to optimize costs through negotiation with suppliers, finding cost-effective alternatives, and implementing cost-saving initiatives or process improvement opportunities. - Monitor contract compliance and address issues that may arise during the contract period. - Ensure all preferred vendors are on-boarded with contracts, defined SLAs, rate cards, have passed a thorough vetting procedure, and are proven to be capable of providing best in class service to our business. - Build long-term strategic relationships with key vendors. - Work closely with lines of business to develop successful, long-term, strategic relationships that enable joint achievement of shared organizational objectives. - Assist in resolving procurement related issues. - Champion change management, globally, as we modernize Procurement; educate lines of business, new hires, and supply base on policies, processes, and risk management. - Participate in projects and performs other duties as assigned.