Sr Analyst, Procurement

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youre passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results then Nationwides Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide on your side goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and were looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This is an entry-level Procurement position responsible for supporting low-complexity and low-risk basic contracts in alignment with our IT Procurement Sourcing Strategies. The role follows our SuccessFlex model which includes three remote workdays and two in-office days per week with an expectation to be on-site primarily on Tuesdays for team collaboration. This position will report to the Director of Procurement.

Job Description Summary

Procuring goods and services necessary to successfully run and grow our business is critical. Whether working to enable the processes that support buying decisions or finding the best supplier price or contract terms we bring expertise skill and talent to the task. If you are collaborative a top-level communicator highly ethical and have the ability to manage key relationships by providing outstanding service we want to know more about you!

As a Senior Analyst youll be responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services for Nationwide that deliver value enhance processes and drive efficiency. Well count on you to negotiate and execute basic contracts with suppliers across one or more categories to build procurement skills and gain experience.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Partners and collaborates with the other Procurement teams to manage intake business pipelining and data analytics to provide a predictable easy to follow and efficient procurement process.
Negotiates the terms of a basic or standard contract including conditions clauses and service level agreements.
Assesses supplier risk prior to contract and collaborates with applicable risk partners e.g. Information Risk Management for additional specialized assessments or necessary contract provisions.
Performs and processes a new or renewal contract according to procurement policies and procedures including project documentation approvals and signatures.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager Procurement. No direct or indirect reports.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate degree in supply management procurement business finance accounting management information systems economics or related field preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Procurement purchasing or project management designations as applicable.

Experience: Typically three to five years of experience in procurement business category management and contracting or equivalent professional experience in other closely related industries.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills: Basic knowledge of principles practices and procedures of supply chain management procurement or other related industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and math skills required to negotiate with suppliers. Ability to work in project teams toward common objectives. Focus on timely communication efficiency speed and quality. Highly organized and able to manage multiple efforts running concurrently. Proficiency in common office software like Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Other criteria including leadership skills competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring managers leader and Human Resources Business Partner.

Values:Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Occasional non-standard hours based on business and information needs.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs including: medical/dental/vision life insurance short and long term disability coveragepaid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date nine paid holidays 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off 401(k) with company match company-paid pension plan business casual attire and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged appreciated respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

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Required Experience:

Senior IC