Procurement Analyst

Why Join Our Team? At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates. Benefits at Vallen Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only) Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws) Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire. Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position) Employee discounts through BenefitHub Advancement opportunities Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws We accept applications on an ongoing basis Position Summary As a Procurement Analyst - Cost Operations, you will play a critical role in advancing Vallen's enterprise sourcing and cost management strategy. This role sits at the intersection of Category Management, Pricing, and Supplier Strategy, with primary ownership of supplier cost increase management and a mandate to modernize Cost Operations. You will lead the intake, validation, and execution of supplier cost changes while delivering data-driven insights and governance that protect margin and enable informed decision-making. In addition to supporting sourcing and negotiation efforts, this role will be instrumental in transforming current cost processes into a standardized, scalable, and highly efficient operating model. This position is pivotal to reshaping how the organization manages supplier cost changes – bringing structure, visibility, and strategic control to Cost Operations. This role will drive improved efficiency, strengthen supplier accountability, and establish a data-driven framework that enhances decision-making and safeguards company profitability in a dynamic cost environment. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end process for supplier cost increase files, including intake, validation, analysis, and implementation readiness. Review supplier-submitted pricing updates (e.g., price lists, tariffs, surcharges) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with contractual agreements. Coordinate timing and execution of approved cost changes to ensure alignment with internal pricing strategies and system updates. Identify discrepancies, unsupported increases, or non-compliant submissions and escalate with data-backed insights. Support Category Management in developing negotiation strategies to challenge or mitigate unjustified cost increases. Build and maintain cost intelligence, including supplier cost histories and increase patterns. Play a central role in modernizing Cost Operations by identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and inconsistencies in current cost management processes. Design and implement scalable workflows, governance models, and automation opportunities to streamline cost intake and approval processes. Partner with Pricing, IT, and Category Management to enhance systems and tools supporting cost updates and visibility. Drive standardization of cost data structures, naming conventions, and business rules across suppliers and systems. Deliver actionable insights through advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting. Develop dashboards and tracking tools to monitor cost increase pipeline and approval status, cycle times and process efficiency, supplier compliance and exception trends. Other duties assigned by manager. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics; equivalent experience considered. 2-4 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or related analytical function. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret large complex data sets; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Excel proficiency (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas) required. Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders through clear, data-backed recommendations and teamwork. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a proactive, process‑improvement mindset. Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic enterprise environment. Preferred Attributes Experience using SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., "Power BI", "Tableau") is a plus. International sourcing or understanding of global trade dynamics (tariffs, duties, etc.). Familiarity with industrial distribution, manufacturing, or wholesale environments. Familiarity with ERP systems and price file structures; managing high volumes of supplier cost change data. Work Environment & Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.): While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer - Ethnically and Culturally Diverse/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity #J-18808-Ljbffr Vallen Distribution