Procurement Analyst - Remote Location, United States

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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A Brief Overview
The Procurement Analyst will assist in the development of category strategies while supporting and influencing business partners to drive value to TriNet. The individual will lead and support category initiatives and provide strategic direction and evolution in category management, supplier evaluation & selection, risk management, sourcing initiatives, pricing reviews, contract management, data analysis, and communication. The analyst will play a pivotal role for improved quality, services and performance within the categories they support while ensuring business requirements are fulfilled and value is optimized.

Locations
United States (Remote)

What you will do

• Manage and support end to end procure-to-pay process, including but not limited to stakeholder management, vendor engagement, escalation management.
• Support the Procurement Managers to build short term and long-term category vision that is aligned with business partners, and supported by strategic category management and sourcing
• Lead and facilitate supplier negotiations to ensure appropriate terms, rates, services, etc., that are aligned to the strategic needs of the business and maximize partner satisfaction
• Support the development and implementation of category strategies to maximize value for TriNet while reducing risk at the highest quality and reliability
• Conduct targeted analysis related to the business goals for Sourcing and synthesize data to identify cost savings opportunities, mitigate risks, and improve category performance while meeting financial targets, improving partner satisfaction
• Assist in creating function specific strategic sourcing goals that will improve the service, performance and value of the partnership and drive the relationship to ensure achievement of these goals. Contributes to the performance and profitability of assigned departments and related business units through the purchasing process.
• Actively supervise and handle aggregate supplier spend data; Regularly performs price, industry and supplier analysis to support effective decision analysis in the sourcing process and work directly with key suppliers to negotiate preferred pricing and contract terms.
• Proactively and regularly connect with Procurement Managers to ensure awareness of and alignment to category initiatives
• Develops and maintains on-going procurement metrics including cost savings, transaction savings, procure-to-pay transactions, and Procurement efficiencies

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 2+ years experience with Technology/IT sourcing preferably in a large or public company required 
• Typically 2+ years supplier management, contract negotiation and risk mitigation preferred 

Skills and Abilities

• Familiar with category industry, including emerging business models 
• Knowledge of Procurement systems, procedures, regulations, and industry standards 
• Outstanding customer service/people and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Ability to develop and maintain close working relationships with peers, suppliers, and customers, and business partners 
• Experience providing project leadership and effectively running projects 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• High level of contract knowledge 
• Experience partnering with and influencing internal partners (HR, Marketing, IT, Legal, etc.) including ability to sell an idea and build consensus 
• Strong interpersonal skills including written, verbal and formal presentations 
• PC skills (Excel, Word, database, statistical software) and the ability to efficiently create spreadsheets, pivot tables, other computer analysis, report writing 
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in complex, sometimes ambiguous and always fast faced environment 
• Well-developed ability to interact and connect with people at all levels of the organization 
• Self-reliant and proactive in all work areas 

Travel Requirements
Minimal

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting with reliable internet. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The salary range for this role is $55,100 to $112,500. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience. 

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan. 

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings:  https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904 

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation. 

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.
Please note that at this time, TriNet requires colleagues reporting to TriNet offices, engaging in in-person activities (including off-sites) or engaging in TriNet sponsored business travel, to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR test each week.  TriNet will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.   TriNet is providing access to a mobile app for colleagues to submit proof of vaccination or negative test results.  Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, TriNet will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations. Apply