<p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>The Procurement Analyst performs a variety of duties in support of the product and vendor acquisition process for the Firm</li><li>This position works with suppliers to negotiate prices, terms, prepares and processes purchase orders, monitors inventory, assists in managing vendor contracts, and helps with sourcing third-party vendors</li><li>The Procurement Analyst works under general supervision and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals</li><li>Manage, track, negotiate and complete ordering process for various IT hardware, telecom, services, and other general purchasing requests as needed</li><li>Submit and track invoices for payment into payables system and for firm purchase credit card</li><li>Work closely with IT hardware & telecom managers to provide vendor analysis, review, and technical support</li><li>Use HelpDesk application to close tickets and answer IT hardware and telecom procurement inquiries</li><li>Utilize and administer purchasing system to process IT hardware & telecom renewals, new purchases, and other tasks as required by requestors</li><li>Assist with vendor review process, Request for Proposals (RFPs), Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, production and distribution of reports, and to communicate statuses to stakeholders</li><li>Analyze supply expenditures to help identify cost saving measures and initiatives</li><li>Maintain accurate records, files, and agreements using filing and contract applications</li><li>Assist users with annual budget process by providing past procurement information as needed</li><li>Ensure procurement activities are aligned with the department’s purchasing strategy and budgets</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk and hear</li><li>Employee must occasionally lift up to twenty (20) pounds</li></ul><p><br></p>