Senior Cost Analyst (Supply Chain)
Job Type: Supply Chain/Procurement/Inventory Management
Pay Range $108,804 to $114,254
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 11/4/26
Applications are being accepted through: 11/11/26
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Senior Cost Analyst (Supply Chain)
Following successful completion of probation (six months), this position allows for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.
Are you passionate about transforming data into business value and to help drive decision-making and action? As a Senior Cost Analyst , you will be the lead analytical expert for our Supply Chain cost-management program, helping drive informed sourcing decisions, optimize supplier performance, and identify meaningful cost-saving opportunities across the organization. You'll develop complex cost models, market intelligence, and pricing analyses that support strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, budget planning, and executive decision-making. Additionally, you'll collaborate with a number of groups across the organization, including Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Fleet, to deliver actionable insights that improve commercial outcomes and strengthen supply chain performance.
What Else Will You be Doing?
Lead the development and evolution of Supply Chain's cost-management program, including analytical methodologies, tools, governance practices, and reporting standards
Build and maintain advanced cost models, including should-cost analyses, total cost of ownership models, supplier pricing evaluations, cost-driver analyses, and market benchmarks
Evaluate supplier pricing, contract renewals, sourcing events, and commercial proposals to ensure pricing reasonableness and maximize value
Analyze market, commodity, labor, tariff, and economic trends to provide strategic guidance for sourcing decisions, budget planning, and negotiations (may play an active role as a SME in negotiations in addition to preparing the team)
Identify, quantify, and validate cost savings, avoided costs, cost mitigation, and other measurable business impacts
Develop dashboards, scorecards, reports, and executive-level presentations that translate complex data into clear recommendations
Monitor supplier, commodity, and category cost trends to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging market pressures
Establish quality standards and best practices that ensure analyses are accurate, transparent, and repeatable
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts while helping build scalable tools, templates, and training resources
Lead analytical projects from concept through implementation, delivering decision-ready insights to Supply Chain leadership and business stakeholders
Who You Are
Demonstrated experience in data analytics to include data model development, dashboard development, reporting, and/or data mining
Experience using Microsoft Power Platform's suite of tools - preferably, Power BI and Power Automate
Knowledge of Supply Chain processes is valued (e.g., forecasting, procurement, approval limits, turnaround times, turn ratios, cycle counts)
Knowledge of supplier cost structures, market dynamics, contract pricing, and total cost of ownership principles
Ability to communicate data outcomes and findings to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related field is valued
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off to Recharge
Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave -3 days per year
Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.
If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities' benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.
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Job Type: Supply Chain/Procurement/Inventory Management
