Senior Analyst, Supply Chain

Ally - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Raleigh, NC

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The position involves collaborating with various lines of business to optimize procurement processes and manage supplier relationships within the supply chain team. The role is responsible for directing organizational changes, managing projects, and ensuring effective communication of project statuses. The individual will also support contract enablement in the Ariba contract repository.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of activities within the procurement department, ensuring results in terms of costs, methods, and employee performance.
• Evaluate vendor reliability and maintain adequate working relationships through vendor surveys.
• Prepare budgets and administer vendor selection processes and programs.
• Review and approve purchases up to a specified dollar amount.
• Negotiate major contracts involving significant financial commitments.
• Develop policies and procedures for procurement operations.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and performance aspects of major subcontracts.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with planning and order fulfillment to maintain inventory levels.

Requirements

• 3+ years of strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Professional affiliations or certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications, business and industry analysis, financial analysis, supplier selection and management, contract negotiations, conflict management, decision making, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations on price, rates, and contract terms.
• Analytical ability to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans.
• Strong individual communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Experience managing large projects across multiple parties.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in vendor negotiations and handling difficult situations with clients.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Student loan and 529 educational assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and other financial well-being programs.
• Flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support.
• Parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program, and childcare discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and subsidized Weight Watchers® program.