Purchasing Analyst

Pure Talent
  • Reston, VA
  • $57 Per Hour
  • Contractor
  • Instant Apply
4 days ago

Job Description

Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to support purchasing operations, identify competitive suppliers, negotiate pricing and contracts, and optimize procurement costs, quality, inventory, and supply chain performance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing and purchasing strategies.
  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers.
  • Manage RFP/RFQ processes and evaluate supplier proposals.
  • Monitor supplier performance, compliance, quality, and contractual requirements.
  • Identify duplicate purchases and leverage bulk/volume purchasing for cost savings.
  • Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable regulations and organizational policies.
  • Manage specialized commodities, raw materials, or purchasing categories as required.
     
     

Numbers & Facts

LocationReston, VA
Job TypeContractor
Salary$57 Per Hour

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Procurement, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management.
  • Experience with strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and supplier negotiations.
  • Strong knowledge of RFP/RFQ processes and contract management.
  • Experience with supplier performance, compliance, and relationship management.
  • Ability to analyze costs, spend, inventory, and supply chain requirements.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or similar is preferred.
  • Knowledge of applicable procurement regulations, policies, and guidelines.
     
     

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Negotiationunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Sourcing Strategyunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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