Procurement Analyst - Sun Prairie, United States - QBE

QBE

Verified Company

Sun Prairie, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Primary Details

Time Type:
Full time

Worker Type:
Employee

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for supporting and developing sourcing plans for business related categories by translating business objectives into viable spend categories, reviewing strategic supplier relationships, and incorporating best practices to align with company strategies.

You may be assigned specific sourcing categories such as office services, professional services, claims, information technology, etc.

Primary Responsibilities

Translate business objectives into viable spend category sourcing strategies that will drive vendorrelated cost and/or quality improvements
Analyze current operations and processes to identify efficiencies, develop and implement recommendations to align to best practices
Contribute to the selection and management of key suppliers through appropriate evaluation, selection, and governance to ensure service quality, relevance, and commercial value
Participate in regular reviews with suppliers to ensure all terms and conditions are met and that any problems are identified and resolved or mitigated in a timely manner
Adhere to and maintain standard policies, process, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective operation and compliance with regulations
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business stakeholders to understand business needs and identify improvement opportunities.
Manage vendor communications and relationships on behalf of key stakeholders to maximize business value
Participate in crossfunctional category teams, actively seek out and incorporate feedback, and maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and new technologies to better satisfy customer needs and achieve business goals
Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

1 year relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
Skill in Excel including manipulating large volumes of data, pivot tables, and lookups
Vendor management
Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently with competing priorities
Complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
Establish and maintain effective and respectful relationships with customers
Communicate information in a clear, wellorganized, and professional manner
Seek opportunities for individual growth and development

Preferred Experience

2 years relevant experience managing vendors/external suppliers preferred

Preferred Knowledge

Understanding of finance, supply chain, sourcing, and/or procurement (profit and loss, cost centers, GL accounts, purchase orders)
Knowledge of contract negotiation process
Knowledge and understanding of RFPs (Request for Proposal), SLAs (Service Level Agreement) and vendor scorecards
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and standard computer software
Principles and concepts of project management

About QBE

We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the center of our success.

We're proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE — let's make it happen

US Only - Travel Frequency

Infrequent (approximately 14 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands

General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

US Only - Disclaimer

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may