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Operations Research Analyst II

Procurement AdvisorsAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesOnsite
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  • Under the Director - MRO Programs and Implementation direction, analyses large data sets from members to identify and categorize indirect spend and provide a preliminary assessment of cost reduction opportunities using MS Excel (VBA/macros) and other business intelligence tools. 
  • Performs detailed data analysis to assess current pricing models & studies technical specifications of products, annual volumes to benchmark SKUs with identified supplier partners/ category contracts. 
  • Updates and inputs data into the organization's data warehouse using SQL & ensures data quality and integrity by performing data validation/QA processes. 
  • Analyses account payable data/supplier data using extract, transform and load (ETL) processes for spend cube analysis and compliance tracking. 
  • Develops analytical and data visualization tools, such as spreadsheets, dashboards, and applications using advanced MS Excel/SQL/Python/VBA to enable critical stakeholders' managerial decision making. 
  • Provides analytical insights using mathematical modelling, and technical expertise to make product recommendations/substitutions and inventory optimization to drive cost savings. 
  • Coordinate's supplier relationships throughout benchmarking process negotiates SKU level pricing to maintain price competitiveness. 
  • Supports internal stakeholders by building forecasting models for revenue planning. Analyses purchasing patterns to rationalize SKUs to drive cost savings using optimization techniques. 
  • Engages with the member to map procurement process throughout onboarding and facilitates information flow on CRM platform (Salesforce). 
  • Audit supplier pricing files to ensure accuracy and to monitor price discrepancies and contract benefits. Participates in business development initiatives with executive leadership to create proposals & provide the necessary documentation, including by-laws, to move forward with Benchmarking & the onboarding process. 
  • Works with national and regional suppliers on special pricing arrangements, pricing challenges, and purchasing actions for special projects and programs. 
  • Works with crucial contract suppliers to identify and resolve customer issues across the portfolio. 
  • Other duties as assigned. Must be willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field of Study. Please mail resume to Procure Analytics at 3625 Cumberland Blvd SE Suite 720 Atlanta, GA 30339.

Life at Procurement Advisors

Procurement Advisors LLC (PA) is an Atlanta-based procurement consulting group that specializes in the sourcing of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies, direct material/OEM supplies, and corrugated materials to more than 150 private equity-affiliated national companies in over 5000 locations. As the fastest growing entity in its sector with sales to member companies growing more than 4500 percent in 4+ years and forecasted sales in excess of $230 million in 2015, PA continuously leverages its growth and scale to meet the expectations of its participating companies with a network of national vendors. Majority owned by Vestar Capital Partners, PA services companies that are affiliated with a broad spectrum of private equity sponsors including Blackstone, KKR, Welsh Carson, CD&R, Bain, Vestar, Onex, as well as several independent companies and includes in its portfolio a broad spectrum of companies in multiple sectors. Procurement Advisors is a joint partnership with Vestar Capital Partners and grew out of an idea in 2009 to initially support MRO sourcing exclusively for Vestar portfolio companies. PA has three primary MRO contracts that cover the full-spectrum of traditional MRO requirements - W.W. Grainger (WWG), Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT), and SupplyForce (SF) With no fees charged to any participating companies, PA offers an industry-unique value proposition to its participants that starts with great pricing and then goes well beyond to provide a suite of value-added programs to offer a comprehensive solution set for your MRO needs.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Collaborative, Humble, Values-Driven Culture2. Strong Private Equity Ownership3. Growing Rapidly4. Dynamic Member Manager for Packaging Team5. Passionate about Driving Continuous Value with Cutting-Edge Technology and Customized Solutions in MRO and Packaging to Serve Members6. Act with Integrity and Compliance7. Drive Value Creation8. Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs9. Be Innovative10. Treat Others with Dignity and Respect
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