Position Overview
The Procurement Analyst will support sourcing strategies, vendor management, and procurement operations across a variety of business functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional (1–3 years of experience) looking to grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while gaining exposure to strategic procurement initiatives.
- Company: Consumer Product / Retail
- Location: 100% Remote (PST preferred)
- Pay Rate: $33.00 - $35/hr
- Duration: 6–9 month contract
- Start: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Support end-to-end indirect procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, bidding (RFP/RFI/RFQ), contract review, and onboarding.
- Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Operations, Legal, Finance) to gather requirements and align procurement strategies.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier data across systems (Zip, ERP tools).
- Assist in execution of competitive sourcing events and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Monitor and resolve procurement-related issues, escalating risks as needed.
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives, including use of AI and data tools.
- Support reporting, data analysis, and project-based procurement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain (early-career level; not entry-level/new grad).
- Exposure to indirect (non-inventory) procurement strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with spreadsheets, supplier data, and spend analysis.
- Experience supporting RFP/RFI/RFQ processes or vendor sourcing activities.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel.
- Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
- Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience with Zip (procure-to-intake platform).
- Exposure to operations or facilities procurement categories.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools or automation in procurement.
What Makes a Strong Candidate
- Systems-savvy and comfortable learning new tools quickly.
- Analytical and detail-oriented with a data-driven mindset.
- Business-minded, able to translate internal needs into procurement actions.
- Strong communicator who can partner across teams and functions.
- Curious, coachable, and eager to grow within procurement.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.