Procurement Analyst

Location: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC or the Research Triangle Park, NC Experience: 5+ years procurement 5+ years Excel 2+ years analytics What You'll Do Working within a flexible team that supports the Collaboration Business Unit, you will play a critical role in procurement operations, data analysis, and infrastructure deployment activities. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of Networking equipment, maintaining data accuracy, and providing operational insights that support business decisions. As a Business Procurement Analyst , you will: Procure and manage high volumes of networking equipment, including computers, networking hardware, structured cabling, fiber optic components, server racks, and security infrastructure. Support data migration activities across multiple systems and tools while ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal team inquiries, providing timely responses within 24 hours. Coordinate with Compute Engineering, Network Engineering, Design Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams to resolve Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies and procurement-related issues. Track procurement activities, asset inventories, project documentation, and deployment schedules to ensure successful project execution. Analyze procurement, inventory, and operational data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Communicate project status, procurement updates, risks, and operational insights to business stakeholders and PMO teams. Collaborate with Business Units, Product Operations, Quality, Global Supply Management, and other cross-functional partners to align sourcing and procurement strategies with business objectives. Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, stakeholder communication, and multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced environment. Identify process gaps, recommend process improvements, and drive operational efficiencies across procurement, inventory management, and business operations workflows. Utilize multiple enterprise systems, procurement tools, ERP platforms, ticketing systems, and reporting applications to manage procurement, inventory, and operational activities. Partner with stakeholders to develop scalable solutions that enhance productivity, data accuracy, and overall business performance via AI. Who You'll Work With This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams across the organization, including: Finance Team Supply Chain Team Cybersecurity Team Project Management Office (PMO) IT Operations and Support Teams Business Operations Team Vendors and External Suppliers You will act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring procurement activities, data analysis, and project execution remain aligned with organizational goals. Who You Are Flexibility is essential in this role. Our team supports a broad range of responsibilities, requiring the ability to prioritize effectively and adapt to a constantly evolving environment. You are a collaborative and analytical professional who understands how business operations, procurement, and technology infrastructure work together to support organizational success. You enjoy solving complex problems, working with data, and helping teams make informed decisions. You understand the business impact behind every purchase, can analyze and interpret data effectively, and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders. You thrive in cross-functional environments and help teams successfully execute projects and operational objectives. You are comfortable working across multiple systems, tools, and platforms and can quickly adapt to new technologies and processes. You embrace AI and automation as business enablers and proactively identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance data quality. You continuously seek process improvements and collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions that deliver measurable business value. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including data transformation, manipulation, analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and dashboard creation. 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, business operations, or related operational functions. 2+ years of experience in data analytics, business analytics, reporting, or related analytical roles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, projects, and priorities. Preferred Qualifications Experience purchasing networking and infrastructure equipment. Familiarity with data center, networking, collaboration, and mission‑critical infrastructure environments. Experience working with procurement, inventory management, ERP, asset management, and ticketing systems. Knowledge of deployment planning, supply chain operations, and operational reporting. Experience supporting large‑scale infrastructure deployments and cross‑functional programs. Experience working across multiple enterprise systems, procurement platforms, ERP systems, ticketing tools, and reporting applications. Ability to leverage AI‑powered tools and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and business processes. Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that drive operational excellence and scalability. #J-18808-Ljbffr