Senior Procurement Analyst
TriNet · Atlanta · $70,800–$132,750 (stated in the posting)
- TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
- TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.
- Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.JOB SUMMARY
- The Senior Procurement Analyst will assist in the development of more complex category strategies while supporting and influencing business partners to drive value to TriNet based in Atlanta. The individual will lead and support category initiatives and provide strategic direction and evolution in category management, supplier evaluation & selection, risk management, sourcing initiatives, pricing reviews, contract management, data analysis, and communication. The senior analyst will play a pivotal role for improved quality, services and performance within the categories they support while ensuring business requirements are fulfilled and value is optimized.
Essential Duties/Responsibilites
- Manage and support end to end procure-to-pay process for mid dollar projects, including but not limited to stakeholder management, vendor engagement, escalation management.
- Collaborate with the Procurement Managers to build short term and long-term category vision that is aligned with business partners, and supported by strategic category management and sourcing
- Lead and facilitate supplier negotiations to ensure appropriate terms, rates, services, etc., that are aligned to the strategic needs of the business and maximize partner satisfaction
- Conduct targeted analysis related to the business goals for Sourcing and synthesize data to identify cost savings opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve category performance while meeting financial targets, improving partner satisfaction
- Creating function specific strategic sourcing goals that will improve the service, performance and value of the partnership and drive the relationship to ensure achievement of these goals.
- Contributes to the performance and profitability of assigned departments and related business units through the purchasing process.
- Actively supervise and handle aggregate supplier spend data; Regularly performs price, industry and supplier analysis to support effective decision analysis in the sourcing process and work directly with key suppliers to negotiate preferred pricing and contract terms.
- Proactively and regularly connect with Procurement Managers to ensure awareness of and alignment to category initiatives
- Develops and maintains on-going procurement metrics including cost savings, transaction savings, procure-to-pay transactions, and Procurement efficiencies
- Required for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Experience Required/Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Work Experience Required/Preferred
- Typically 5+ years Experience with supplier management, contract negotiation, risk mitigation preferably in a large or public company.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- KSAs Proficiency
- Familiar with category industry, including emerging business models
- Knowledge of Procurement systems, procedures, regulations, and industry standards
- Outstanding customer service/people and communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to develop and maintain close working relationships with peers, suppliers, and customers, and business partners
- Experience providing project leadership and effectively running projects
- Excellent analytical skills
- High level of contract knowledge
- Experience partnering with and influencing internal partners (HR, Marketing, IT, Legal, etc.) including ability to sell an idea and build consensus
- Strong interpersonal skills including written, verbal and formal presentations
- PC skills (Excel, Word, database, statistical software) and the ability to efficiently create spreadsheets, pivot tables, other computer analysis, report writing
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in complex, sometimes ambiguous and always fast paced environment
- Well-developed ability to interact and connect with people at all levels of the organization
- Self-reliant and proactive in all work areas
- Work Environment:
- Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Travel Requirements:
- Minimal
The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA, and the salary range for this location is $70,800.00 to $132,750.00. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Atlanta. All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered for remote hire at the company’s discretion. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.
A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.
Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904
Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.
TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such accommodation.