Senior Procurement Analyst

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of procurement / purchasing experience with a knowledge of technology related purchasing and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of technology related contractual language required.
• Prior experience negotiating technology related commercial fees and contracts preferred.

MAJOR DUTIES :

• Responsible for the facilitation of technology related contracts and agreements including software / licensing agreements, maintenance agreements, service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, SaaS / hosting agreements, Statements of Work (SOWs) and service level agreements.
• Submit contracts / agreements to legal for review; provide edited contracts / agreements to vendor and / or business unit contact;

negotiate with vendor and legal, as needed. Return final contract / agreement to vendor with purchase order, if applicable.

Edit non-legal language in contracts / agreements, as needed.

• Maintain awareness of contract processes i.e., purchase order deadlines; contracts / agreements to Associate Procurement Analyst for processing into the Business Unit Contracts repository including supporting documentation.
• Plan, purchase, and schedule delivery of goods and services within commodity groups.
• Request quotes from vendors for technology products and services. Review quotes and provide to requestor; re-quote as needed.

Negotiate pricing, as needed.

Participate in RFP process specializing in technology related products and services. Provide input into the development of RFPs.

Ensure financial analysis via Financial Planning & Analysis; Review with GTO as the key stakeholder.

• Investigate sources of supply and support requests for quotation process.
• Create, track, and coordinate receipt of technology related purchase orders. Process all technology related invoices.
• Participate in periodic business reviews with technology vendors as needed.
• Act as a lead regarding month / quarter / year-end closing processes, procedures, and reclassifications. Coordinate with Corporate Finance all closing procedures.
• Provide user acceptance testing for technical updates / upgrades to Oracle Purchasing module and provide staff training, as needed.
• Facilitate requisition processing, purchasing, receipt of goods and services; and capital and expense allocations for technology related goods and services;

ensure adherence to the Funding Request process and Technology Acquisition policy.

• Participate in SOX and Non-SOX audits, as needed.
• Document processes as directed.

HOURS / LOCATION :

• 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. (overtime as required)
• Federated Hermes Tower- Pittsburgh, PA 15222
• Hybrid (office / remote)

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS :

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid decision-making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
6 hours ago