Procurement Analyst

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analysis, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting RFx events, contract renewals, or vendor selection activities.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to analyze contract terms, pricing models, and supplier performance.
• Proficiency in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, dashboards), PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools (e.g., Ironclad, iCertis, Ariba, ContractPodAI, Agiloft, Conga) and/or ERP systems is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to lead workshops, vendor demos, and executive presentations.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and drive tasks to completion.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and an interest in continuous process improvement.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and energetic team player
• Ability to respond to routine multi-tasking as well as complex, unplanned issues while adhering to aggressive deadlines for multiple initiatives.
• Proven ability to proactively and independently research issues, gather evidence, and successfully work with various groups throughout the organization.
• Exceptional oral, written, and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all functional areas and levels of seniority.
• Ability to proactively identify areas for process improvement, and to turn recommendations into actions
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and drive tasks to completion
• Detail-oriented, PC proficient, flexible, committed to quality

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual workspace and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

The national average salary range for this role is  $50,000-60,000 in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.  Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.  For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits. 

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