Procurement Operations & Sourcing Senior Analyst

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Procurement Operations & Sourcing Senior Analyst in Jersey City, NJ. Responsibilities:

• Manage sourcing and procurement activities across assigned categories, including competitive bids, supplier research, and market analysis
• Develop negotiation strategies that support business goals, cost savings, and strong supplier relationships
• Identify and pursue opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall purchasing value
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Risk, Purchasing, business leaders, and other stakeholders throughout the contracting and procurement lifecycle
• Manage purchase orders, statements of work, and related procurement documentation
• Support vendor management, contract activities, spend analysis, and third-party management processes
• Track sourcing initiatives, risks, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
• Research supplier markets, industry developments, and emerging procurement technologies to identify improvement opportunities
• Support business transformation and operational improvement initiatives
• Develop strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support organizational goals
• Recommend process improvements that strengthen procurement efficiency and supplier management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or a related function
• Experience managing competitive sourcing, supplier evaluations, and negotiation activities
• Experience supporting statements of work, purchase orders, and supplier agreements
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, third-party management, and spend management processes
• Familiarity with enterprise procurement or vendor management systems
• Strong analytical, negotiation, research, and problem-solving skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities
• Ability to work cross-functionally and independently drive sourcing initiatives through completion