Procurement Analyst

Who You Are: (Job Summary) The Procurement Analyst is a key contributor to the Procurement organization, supporting enterprise‑wide transformation initiatives through information gathering, data review and analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This role partners closely with procurement leadership, systems, operations, finance, and business stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights that drive compliance, efficiency, and value creation.This position is well‑suited for an analytically minded professional who enjoys working across functions, driving process improvement and efficiencies, and enabling data‑driven decision making during periods of change.What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)Lead procurement transformation projects by gathering requirements, documenting current‑state processes, and identifying improvement opportunities.Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate procurement workflows, controls, and system usage, recommending data‑driven improvements.Strengthen compliance by creating, implementing, and improving procurement policies, processes, and systems while minimizing friction for the business.Collaborate with internal partners (Finance, Accounts Payable, Audit, Legal, IT, and Business Teams) to align on procurement processes and data needs.Serve a point of contact for questions related to procurement data, reporting, and process adherence.Drive change management by guiding stakeholders understand new processes, insights, and system capabilities.Initiate and lead special projects such as vendor analysis, reporting initiatives, audits, and ad‑hoc leadership requests.Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and reference guides related to procurement processes and systems.Perform research and analysis to support ongoing operational and strategic procurement initiatives as needed.Other duties as assigned.What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., PMP, CIPS) is a plus.Two or more years of relevant experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Supply-Chain, Account Management, or other roles demonstrating relationship building and maintenance.Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task.Strong analytical skills.Inquisitive in nature.Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise.Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbally.Strategic thinker, high degree of business acumen and interpersonal skills.Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.Self-motivated and goal driven.Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)The pay transparency policy is available here:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.SummaryLocation: US KS Overland Park CollegeType: