Senior Procurement Analyst

About This Role

This Senior Procurement Analyst role at CAS involves developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies for technology-related goods and services. The position leads complex supplier relationships, negotiates enterprise-wide contracts, and provides strategic counsel to technology and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior technology and business leaders, translating complex business needs into innovative sourcing strategies
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional collaboration across IT, legal, finance, and business stakeholders
• Lead negotiations for enterprise-wide agreements, securing favorable terms, pricing structures, and service levels
• Exercise independent judgment and authority to analyze and resolve complex matters impacting the department and broader organization
• Set priorities and evaluate procurement outcomes across multiple concurrent initiatives, making recommendations that influence departmental strategy
• Manage the complete contract lifecycle for strategic vendor relationships, ensuring compliance, performance optimization, and value realization
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analyses, and lead RFP/RFI processes for strategic technology purchases
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to sourcing team members and cross-functional partners
• Present complex sourcing strategies and recommendations to senior management and executive stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing practices, introducing innovative approaches and tools

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive indirect sourcing experience, strategic procurement, or vendor management
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value technology contracts and vendor relationships
• Proven track record of leading strategic sourcing initiatives with measurable business impact
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving organizational change
• History of resolving complex procurement challenges and mitigating organizational risks
• Wide-ranging experience and specialized knowledge in technology sourcing concepts, principles, and procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and vendor management frameworks
• Deep knowledge of technology market dynamics, emerging trends, and supplier ecosystems
• Expert-level negotiation and contract management capabilities for complex, multi-faceted agreements
• Advanced analytical capabilities with attention to detail and data-driven decision making
• Exceptional communication and executive-level stakeholder engagement abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
• Familiarity with procurement tools and ERP systems
• Proficiency in sourcing platforms and contract lifecycle management tools
• Comprehensive understanding of corporate technology landscape and digital transformation trends
• Knowledge of intellectual property licensing and complex procurement structures
• Understanding of financial analysis, total cost of ownership, and value creation models

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Technology, or related field; Equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of progressive indirect sourcing experience, strategic procurement, or vendor management

Nice to Have

• Creativity and ingenuity in developing procurement solutions
• Experience with collaboration platforms (Teams, Slack, etc.)
• Experience with specialized software (PeopleSoft, Basware, Ivanti, contract and vendor management systems)
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising team members

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits