Aureon Consulting | Procurement Analyst | cedar, mi

2 weeks ago

cedar, United States Aureon Consulting Full time

Our client is currently seeking an IT Procurement Analyst to join their organization.


Duties and Responsibilities


  • Act as the main point of contact with vendors and foster internal and external relationships.
  • Lead sourcing activities for vendor selection, including Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and competitive bidding.
  • Conduct due diligence and evaluation processes for current and potential vendors.
  • Manage procurement activities, including negotiating prices and contract terms.
  • Oversee vendor management functions, ensuring continuous vendor review according to Vendor Management Office policies.
  • Supervise overall performance oversight in line with contractual, accreditation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Assess current and potential vendor relationships to identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities. Outline key action steps to capture and implement these savings.
  • Handle contract management with vendors, Legal, Risk Management, IT Enterprise Architecture, and Business Owners; this may include negotiating agreements, exhibits, statements of work, and pricing; act as a liaison for drafting RFP/RFI processes along with evaluating and selecting service providers.
  • Monitor and provide comprehensive oversight of Vendor Lifecycle Management as outlined in corporate and departmental policies, as well as accreditation, contractual, and regulatory requirements, through regular review and follow-up on vendor performance metrics.
  • Coordinate efforts between the company and service providers to ensure expectations are met or exceeded; promote transparency and partnership through formal meetings and knowledge sharing.
  • Continuously review and adjust contract terms to align with corporate objectives and overall spending.
  • Perform vendor risk assessments, scoring, and ongoing program evaluation as required by the Vendor Management Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Develop control reporting by compiling, analyzing, and reviewing data, and providing critical technology vendor information to management.
  • Create and maintain SOPs for the functions of Sourcing, Procurement, and Vendor Management.
  • Participate in or lead the testing, correction, and revision of SOPs.


Knowledge and Experience


  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline preferred.
  • 6+ years of direct work experience in a vendor management role, including aspects of vendor management strategy development and execution.
  • Experience in overseeing the design, development, and/or implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products.


Skills/Competencies


  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and experience.
  • Strong organizational skills. Candidate must be detail oriented.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Vendor lifecycle management.
  • Experience using an industry-known Third-Party Risk Management platform.
  • Technical support skills.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with poise and professionalism.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.


Other


  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


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