Procurement Analyst

Position: Procurement Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA

Length: 6 month contract to hire

Rate: $20-$25/hr

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

Job Summary

Insight Global is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support procurement operations, supplier management, and strategic sourcing initiatives. This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure cost-effective purchasing practices, maintain supplier relationships, and analyze procurement data to drive operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with procurement processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze purchasing trends, supplier performance, and spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Support sourcing and procurement activities for materials, equipment, and services.
• Assist with supplier selection, onboarding, qualification, and performance management.
• Create and maintain procurement reports, dashboards, and KPI metrics.
• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements to support business operations.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and project teams to ensure procurement objectives are met.
• Assist with contract administration and vendor agreements.
• Conduct market research to evaluate supplier capabilities, pricing, and industry trends.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support procurement automation initiatives.
• Resolve procurement-related issues, including pricing discrepancies, delivery delays, and supplier concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 1+ years of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement platforms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.