Procurement Analyst

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment". Job Title: Procurement Analyst Location: New York, NY-10119 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $32/hr/W2 Schedule: Fully Onsite (3 days onsite until July, then 5 days onsite beginning July) Job description: Top Skills: • SaaS Procurement & Contract Negotiation • Vendor Lifecycle Management • Invoice Processing & Administrative Operations • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management • Advanced Excel & Data Analysis Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to support procurement operations and vendor management activities. This role requires a strong background in procurement sourcing, SaaS/vendor contract negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, operations, and technology teams. The ideal candidate must be comfortable balancing both strategic procurement responsibilities and high-volume administrative/accounting-related tasks. Approximately 50% of the role will focus on procurement and sourcing activities, while the remaining 50% will involve invoice processing, vendor onboarding, data management, and operational support functions. Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Vendor Management • Manage the full vendor lifecycle process including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, vendor evaluations, bid analysis, and supplier selection • Lead vendor negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, renewals, and cost-saving opportunities • Analyze historical vendor spend and business requirements to support negotiation strategies and procurement decisions • Review contracts and agreements to identify key procurement-related terms including payment terms, contract duration, termination clauses, scope of services, and compliance requirements • Partner closely with Legal and Data Privacy teams during contract review and approval processes • Support SaaS/software procurement and vendor contract renewals Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Work closely with Finance teams to validate budget alignment for renewals and cost increases • Communicate pricing changes, renewal impacts, and procurement updates to internal stakeholders • Coordinate with Operations, Technology, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout procurement processes Administrative & Operational Support: • Process and submit invoices by gathering required supporting documentation across multiple systems and communication channels • Support accounting-related requests and invoice reconciliation activities • Manage vendor onboarding requests and maintain accurate supplier documentation • Perform data cleanup and maintenance activities within Jira, Airtable, and internal tracking systems • Maintain accurate contract, vendor, and spend data records Qualifications: • Bachelors degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field • 3-10 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience • Strong experience managing vendor negotiations and procurement processes • Experience reviewing commercial contract terms and partnering with Legal and Finance teams • SaaS procurement or software licensing procurement experience preferred • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume administrative tasks • Advanced Excel skills required • Experience with Jira and Airtable preferred but not required • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and identify process improvement opportunities • Excellent verbal and written communication skills About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.