Procurement Analyst

Description:

Culligan is looking for a Procurement Analyst who will support sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities across all business operations in North America. This role partners with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, HR, and Facilities) to drive cost savings, improve vendor performance, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with business acumen and the ability to manage multiple categories in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Sourcing Support

• Execute sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) across a variety of indirect and/or direct spend categories
• Perform spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and consolidation strategies
• Support contract negotiations, renewals, and supplier onboarding activities
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval frameworks

Supplier & Contract Management

• Maintain and monitor supplier performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs)
• Support issue resolution and escalation with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Track contract terms, renewal dates, and pricing structures
• Partner with Legal to ensure contracts meet risk and compliance standards

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, savings opportunities, and risk exposures
• Develop dashboards and reports for leadership (cost savings, spend by category, supplier performance)
• Maintain accurate procurement records within ERP and procurement systems

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a procurement business partner to internal departments across North America
• Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and cost optimization
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Support procurement system enhancements and digital transformation initiatives
• Contribute to standardization of procurement practices across North America

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3-6 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Experience with procurement tools or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba)
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis, reporting)

Preferred

• Experience utilizing AI (MS CoPilot preferred) to create agents and automation to drive analytical efficiencies and accuracy
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional (North America) operations
• Exposure to multiple spend categories (e.g., IT, professional services, facilities, MRO)
• Familiarity with contract negotiation and vendor management
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS (or in progress)

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position:

Analytical Thinking Customer Focus Team Player

Passion Integrity Organizational/Planning

Communication Project Management Business Acumen

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000 per year plus bonus. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401(k).