Senior Procurement Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Procurement Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in driving procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, supply chain management, and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sourcing, supplier selection, and risk management
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and manage relationships to ensure service and quality standards
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to achieve the best value
• Monitor market trends, identify potential suppliers, and assess industry developments
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards
• Prepare and present procurement reports and dashboards to senior management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, with a focus on data analysis and strategic sourcing
• Strong analytical skills and experience with procurement-related software tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations, best practices, and market dynamics

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A collaborative work environment that values innovation and leadership

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.