Sr. Analyst, Procurement

Senior AnalystAt LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. This Senior Analyst role sits within our Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team supporting LPL Financial. A fundamental component of this newly formed role is managing the day-to-day processes of the Strategic Sourcing Team in support of our Employee Advisor models.ResponsibilitiesSupport Employee Advisor Models in the day-to-day management of vendors required for an employee advisor office onboarding - contract requests, reporting, and answering questions regarding the process and Program.Assist with vendor onboarding, contracting and payment under tight and critical timelines.Negotiate low-to-medium dollar and risk contracts independently across a variety of categories, Facilities, Market Data, IT Software, etc.Assist leadership in high-dollar/high-risk negotiations.Work in collaboration with the Field Management team to develop and execute on strategic sourcing strategy specific to the employee advisor model Program.Present recommendations and process improvements to Strategic Sourcing and Field Management leaders.Manage request queues in a timely manner and within SLA including supplier terminations, extensions, and product purchases in a timely manner.Problem solve when faced with a sourcing anomaly.Assist in the development/presentation of category plans and data analysis to provide visibility into process, opportunities, spend, and market insights for short term and long term Program planning.Bring thought leadership into additional cost and operational efficiencies.Represent and advocate SS&P strategies and goals across the firm.What We Are Looking ForWe're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.Requirements3+ years of experience working in a medium to large professional enterprise or 2+ years of experience working in Vendor Management, Strategic Sourcing, or related field in a regulated industry.Core CompetenciesAdvanced MS Office skills including Excel, SharePoint, Word and Power Point. Proven experience in managing multiple projects. Ability to prioritize individual workload based on business needs and deadlines. Strong relationship building skills through providing consistent & transparent customer service to the Business Units we support. Strong communication skills with senior level leadership. Grace under pressure and a sense of humorPreferencesBachelor's Degree. Experience using Ariba or other Procure-to-Pay tools. Financial Services experience is desirable.Pay Range$71,588-$119,313/year. Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.Company OverviewLPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth-management practices of 1,100 financial institution, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.