Procurement Specialist

Robert Half • Pittsburgh, PA • 12h ago

Description

Robert Half is looking for a Procurement Analyst to assist a large organization in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Procurement analyst supports the Manager of Procurement in executing the organization's enterprise-wide procurement strategy. This role supports the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including vendor sourcing, onboarding, contract administration, monitoring, reporting, and risk management.

The Procurement Analyst partners with internal stakeholders across the organization to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, strengthen vendor risk controls, and drive efficiency and consistency across procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Support centralized, organization-wide procurement processes and best practices

Assist Vendor Owners and the Procurement Manager in ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws

Facilitate vendor search and onboarding, including supplier diversity considerations

Support contract administration by guiding vendor owners through the vendor management lifecycle

Maintain accurate vendor and contract data to support reporting and compliance

Perform vendor background checks

Partner with Audit, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, Information Technology, and Operations to ensure appropriate controls are in place and effective

Communicate Purchase Orders to vendors and support ongoing vendor communications

Compile and analyze reports related to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and procurement metrics

Prepare presentations and materials for leadership and committee meetings

Support annual vendor reviews, identify inactive vendors, and assist with vendor offboarding

Monitor contract renewal dates and follow up with Vendor Owners on contract status

Partner with Vendor Owners and Enterprise Risk Management to assess and document vendor risks, including data transmission, use of artificial intelligence, data location, and third- and fourth-party risk

Assist in the development and delivery of training and awareness initiatives related to procurement policies and procedures

If you have the appropriate background for the Procurement Specialist role and are interested in being considered, please apply using the Robert Half website. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received and reference Job # 03730-0013393859

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

2-4 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, risk management, or a related operational role

Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably financial services or similar industries

Strong understanding of procurement processes, vendor onboarding, and contract administration

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Legal, Risk, Audit, and IT

Proficiency with ERP systems and vendor lifecycle tools (JD Edwards experience preferred)

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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