[Hiring] Procurement Analyst @Saxon Global

Role Description

The PCAOB Office of Technology (OT) has a need for a Senior Procurement Analyst Contractor to support our Procurement team in the office of Data, Security and Technology.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and oversee multiple, concurrent procurements from requisition creation through purchase order creation in support of the PCAOB divisions and offices.
• Proactively manage and oversee IT and AI related procurements.
• Proactively lead the sourcing of materials and services for divisions and offices in accordance with PCAOB policies.
• Proactively coordinate with leadership, vendors and other stakeholders as appropriate to ensure that contracts are executed effectively and in a timely manner.
• Execute procurement strategies across assigned purchasing areas of responsibility while contributing to ongoing automation and modernization initiatives through the use of AI.
• Provide reports and analysis on procurement-related activity to leadership and key internal customers.
• Develop contracts and lead negotiations with external vendors on contract terms and conditions to secure advantageous terms.
• Proactively prepare and lead Request for Proposal events for division and office needs.
• Prepare non-disclosure agreements and lead negotiations with external parties.
• Finalize purchase details of orders for goods and services.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Proactively manage effective working relationships within the PCAOB and with vendors and service providers.
• Support various audit requests and work with auditors, as needed.
• Proactively continually review and make recommendations on Procurement policy and procedures for effectiveness.
• Adhere to Procurement and PCAOB policies and ensure divisions and offices adhere to Procurement policies.
• Liaison with office of General Counsel on contract management and contract storage, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or equivalent.
• Working knowledge or experience in using modern technology tools (i.e. AI) and digital enablement.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in procurement / purchasing and contract review / management and vendor management.
• Ability to present findings, ideas, and recommendations in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner to all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform detailed-oriented and accurate work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of internal controls.
• Prefer knowledge of Workday Financials (Procurement and Strategic Sourcing), LinkSquares.
• Prefer experience using AI for business process innovation.

Requirements

• Develop contracts and lead negotiations with external vendors on contract terms and conditions to secure advantageous terms.
• Prepare non-disclosure agreements and lead negotiations with external parties.
• Proactively manage and oversee IT and AI related procurements.
• Proactively manage and oversee multiple, concurrent procurements from requisition creation through purchase order creation in support of the PCAOB divisions and offices.
• Prefer knowledge of Workday Financials (Procurement and Strategic Sourcing), LinkSquares.

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