Procurement Analyst
GXO Logistics
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform market research and provide recommendations to Sourcing Managers on goods and services across all categories
- Advise management regarding contractual matters and engage in effective use of Legal Department
- Work with end users to create sourcing Statement of Work and Charter
- Support cross-functional projects related to business continuity plans, cost reductions, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement
- Build performance-based supplier relationships that lead to optimal pricing, quality improvements, process improvements and solutions delivery
- Identify and resolve weaknesses in development plan in primary and secondary suppliers; conduct strategic supplier quarterly performance reviews using supplier scorecards to develop continuous improvement initiatives and actions
- Assist in the preparation of RFX/Bid documents, evaluate supplier responses and provide recommendations to drive effective supplier negotiations
- 1 year of experience in a procurement role: Operations or Category Management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to create complex formulas in Excel
- Availability to work a flexible schedule including planned and unplanned overtime, which may include weekends
- Ability to travel 10% domestically
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent related work or military experience
- 3 years of experience in a procurement role: Operations or Category Management
- Ability to identify opportunities to increase accuracy, optimize resources and develop, recommend and implement solutions
- Experience with e-sourcing platforms and auctions
- Ability to develop insightful, value-added and actionable research with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results; produce unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations
- Solid aptitude for understanding and researching large amounts of data from multiple sources; perform complex research of data, processes, policies, procedures and/or systems
- Ability to utilize a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes or cultures