<p>We are looking for a skilled Procurement Analyst to join our team in Austin, Texas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting indirect procurement activities, supplier relationships, and data-driven decision-making processes. This position offers a long-term contract opportunity within the scientific instrument manufacturing industry, providing a chance to contribute to sourcing strategies and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Facilitate sourcing processes such as RFQs, proposal evaluations, and supplier communication to ensure effective procurement outcomes.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Legal and Finance, to streamline contract reviews and align sourcing strategies.</p><p>• Perform benchmarking of prices and terms to secure competitive supplier proposals that meet compliance standards.</p><p>• Analyze procurement data to enhance spend visibility and validate savings, while creating detailed reports and dashboards.</p><p>• Manage purchase orders for assigned categories, ensuring accuracy across procurement systems and resolving any discrepancies.</p><p>• Coordinate supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier records to support seamless operations.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes, focusing on automation and efficiency.</p><p>• Support leadership in supplier performance tracking and strategic decision-making by conducting ad hoc analyses.</p><p>• Address invoice and purchase order issues in collaboration with Finance and relevant stakeholders.</p>

<p>• Proven experience in supply chain management, logistics, or production planning.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement processes and supplier management.</p><p>• Proficiency in procurement systems such as Oracle, Agile, or Jaggaer.</p><p>• Familiarity with creating and managing purchase orders and resolving accounts payable issues.</p><p>• Ability to analyze and report procurement data to support strategic initiatives.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams effectively.</p><p>• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and support compliance initiatives.</p><p>• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.</p>

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