Chipton-Ross - Data Analyst and Procurement Specialist

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: 199309 - Data Analyst and Procurement Specialist
Industry: PRO
Region: PA-Pennsylvania
City: King of Prussia
State: PA
Rate: $21.87 to $23.43 DOE
Duration: 8 months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a Buyer/Planner for a contract opportunity in King of Prussia.

This position will be a hybrid onsite/remote role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Provide category spend analysis in collaboration with Strategic or Category Managers to support category strategy development, develop market baskets for goods and services sourcing, and support bid analysis. (25%)

2.Provides contract implementation support to on-board new vendors, establish reporting processes, prepare and maintain implementation packages, facilitate supplier sustainability registration with EcoVadis and assessment completion for targeted vendors, and arrange stakeholder training. (15%)

3.Manages preferred vendor operational relationships, including; collection, review and filing of vendor reporting; planning, execution, documentation and meeting action tracking for preferred vendor business review meetings; root cause analysis and resolution of vendor issues (e.g. invoicing, complaints); pricing inconsistency and contractual adjustment reviews; savings reporting; monitoring of spend versus contractual rebate thresholds to ensure maximum rebate achievement and prompt payment of rebates due; and continued monitoring of sustainability registration and assessment status, and vendor qualification. (25%

4.Periodic review of monthly category spend, identifying and facilitating opportunities to converge spend to preferred vendors, (10%)

5.Goods and services sourcing, including; sourcing and contracting for national or cross business requirements, typically less than $500K, using e-sourcing tools; vendor pre-qualification; and e-sourcing support for large category sourcing events, including market basket preparation, registration of vendors in Jaggaer, e-RFx development, and bid analysis, (15%)

6.Identifying new opportunities for value creation (e.g. reduced total cost and vendor process improvement). (10%)
a.Market studies
b.Spend analysis

REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of data analysis or comparable experience, preferably in indirect goods & services in the chemical industry Excellent listening and communication skills to effectively interface with internal customers and suppliers. Strong negotiation and contract skills, strong Supplier Management Skills. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities. Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills, with particular strength in the use of Excel advance tools Strong e-sourcing, e-catalog and P2P process knowledge SAP experience (preferred)

-Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to tailor communications to level of audience

-Ability to work independently, and in teams both as a team member and a leader, to deliver sourcing projects, initiatives and tasks assigned

-Self-starter who takes initiative to grow category and market knowledge in goods and services categories supported or assigned

EDUCATION:
HSD/GED

SHIFT:
Full-Time
1st Shift
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Amy Shook
ashook@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x206 or (800) 927-9318 x206

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.