Procurement Operating Model and Business Process Analyst

Job Title: Procurement Operating Model and Business Process Analyst

Location: 100% Remote, within the continental U.S.

Start Date: April 2025 End date: June 2025

Overview:

As a Procurement Operating Model and Business Process Analyst, you will play a key role in optimizing and improving procurement processes and operating models. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze current procurement practices, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies that drive efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced performance.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess current procurement processes and operating models to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.

• Develop process flows in MS Visio.

• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making in procurement.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of procurement processes and initiatives, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure that procurement staff and stakeholders understand and adhere to new processes and procedures.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, present findings, and gain buy-in from stakeholders.

• Provides documentation and analysis support.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or business process analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management, or a related field from an accredited college/university.

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, best practices, and regulations.

• Proven experience in process mapping, business process reengineering, and change management.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and procurement software tools.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPIM) is highly desirable.

• Experience with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ivalua, Ariba, or Coupa.

• Experience with business intelligence solutions such as Tableau or PowerBI.

• Experience in conducting gap analyses and developing roadmaps for process improvement.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Yellow belt or equivalent), or other process improvement methodologies.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Job Title: Procurement Operating Model and Business Process Analyst

Location: 100% Remote, within the continental U.S.

Start Date: April 2025 End date: June 2025

Overview:

As a Procurement Operating Model and Business Process Analyst, you will play a key role in optimizing and improving procurement processes and operating models. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze current procurement practices, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies that drive efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced performance.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and assess current procurement processes and operating models to identify areas for improvement and optimization. Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and document business requirements, process flows, and functional specifications.

• Develop process flows in MS Visio.

• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making in procurement.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of procurement processes and initiatives, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure that procurement staff and stakeholders understand and adhere to new processes and procedures.

• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, present findings, and gain buy-in from stakeholders.

• Provides documentation and analysis support.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or business process analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management, or a related field from an accredited college/university.

• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, best practices, and regulations.

• Proven experience in process mapping, business process reengineering, and change management.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and procurement software tools.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPIM) is highly desirable.

• Experience with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Ivalua, Ariba, or Coupa.

• Experience with business intelligence solutions such as Tableau or PowerBI.

• Experience in conducting gap analyses and developing roadmaps for process improvement.

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Yellow belt or equivalent), or other process improvement methodologies.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.