Procurement Analyst Full Time

Sun’s Procurement Analyst supports the organization’s sourcing and procurement function by analyzing spend data, evaluating and managing supplier performance, identifying and actioning cost reduction opportunities, and supporting the purchasing process. This role leverages data insights, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to drive efficient, compliant, and value-driven purchasing decisions. Acting as a trusted advisor to procurement leadership, property operators, and maintenance teams, the Procurement Analyst helps ensure consistent service delivery, strong supplier partnerships, and ongoing value creation.

Job Duties

• Lead supplier identification, qualification, and selection. (Essential)
  Lead and support request for information, request for proposal, and request for quotation events, bid analysis, and scenario modeling. (Essential)
• Analyze total cost of ownership and develop cost saving recommendations. (Essential)
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using scorecards, internal surveys, service level agreements, and other tools. (Essential)
• Practice solid project management to ensure effective planning and delivery of identified priorities. (Essential)
• Work with Category Management to track realized vs. forecasted savings and maintain a savings pipeline. (Essential)
• Other duties as assigned.
• Champion change and identify and lead initiatives which drive adoption.
• Partner with Category Management, Operations, and other stakeholders to support category strategies.
• Support implementation of procurement and project management technologies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policy and contract terms.
  Identify sourcing levers and competitive strategies.
• Benchmark pricing using market research and external indexes.
  Provide insights to procurement leadership for category roadmaps.
• Support corrective action tracking and performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Required)
• Master’s Degree (Preferred)
• 2 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain analytics experience (Required)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
  Strong project/program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical and detail-oriented problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust with business partners
• Strong proficiency in Excel, data analytics tools, and procurement technologies
• Ability to develop cost models, total cost of ownership analyses, and supplier evaluation criteria

Source: Sun Communities Career Page

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