Procurement Analyst
Orem, UT
Capital Projects & Infrastructure – Procurement /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
As a Procurement Analyst, you'll support and optimize our procurement operations. This role will play a critical part in analyzing business spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and enhancing procurement processes to drive more efficient spending decisions. The ideal candidate will have experience in data analysis, supplier management, and procurement technologies (including Coupa Procure-to-Pay and punch-out catalog integration). This position offers a unique opportunity to improve procurement strategies, streamline purchasing workflows, and enhance procurement visibility for one of the largest owners and operators of manufactured home communities in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Spend Analysis & Strategic Procurement
- Conduct detailed business spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement decisions.
- Provide data-driven insights to support category management, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategy.
- Track spend compliance, identify trends, and work with stakeholders to reduce maverick spending.
- Support budget adherence by analyzing procurement activities and identifying efficiencies.
- Procurement Process Optimization
- Assist in setting up and managing punch-out catalogs in Coupa, ensuring efficient and user-friendly purchasing workflows.
- Support Coupa Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, troubleshooting system issues and providing user training.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement more effective procurement channels and sourcing strategies.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and vendor management.
- Supplier Management & Compliance
- Monitor supplier performance through qualitative and quantitative metrics, ensuring contract compliance.
- Conduct market research to source potential suppliers, negotiate pricing, and evaluate vendor capabilities.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to resolve invoicing and payment issues related to procurement.
- Reporting & Data Management
- Generate comprehensive procurement reports, including spend analysis, cost savings, and vendor performance.
- Maintain and update procurement data within Coupa and other procurement databases to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare presentations, dashboards, and procurement summaries for leadership review.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years in procurement, supply chain, or financial analysis with a focus on spend management.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Coupa (or other P2P platforms) for procurement and spend analysis.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) and familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
- Knowledge of punch-out catalogs, supplier integration, and ERP systems.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, and drive data-backed procurement decisions.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot procurement challenges, improve processes, and enhance spend efficiency.
- Key Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking: Uses data-driven insights to influence procurement strategies.
- Process Improvement: Continuously identifies ways to enhance procurement efficiency.
