C&SG Analyst

Summary

The C&SG Analyst role at Avasant is a full-time hybrid position in Trinidad and Tobago or Monterrey, Mexico. The analyst will support procurement activities through data-driven analysis, sourcing support, contract management, and risk assessment to optimize the procurement of services and software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related analytical role, with a focus on services and software
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SQL) and software asset management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and risk assessment, specifically in services and software
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and management of contracts for services and software purchases
• Analyze contract terms, including software licensing agreements, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Support negotiations by providing data-driven insights on pricing, terms, and supplier performance
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential service and software suppliers
• Assist in the development of sourcing strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance, focusing on service and software categories
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and other departments to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with business needs
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards using business intelligence tools, focusing on software and service spend
• Provide actionable insights based on procurement data to support strategic decision-making
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and present findings to stakeholders
• Collect, cleanse, and analyze procurement data specifically related to services and software purchases
• Perform spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improvement in software licensing and service contracts
• Maintain procurement databases and ensure data integrity with a focus on software asset management
• Facilitate data collection, cleansing, and reporting for risk management activities related to services and software procurement
• Assist in the identification and assessment of risks, particularly in software compliance and service delivery
• Support the development of mitigation strategies to address identified risks, including those associated with software licensing
• Collect, validate, and report on segmentation data to support procurement strategies, particularly for software and services
• Assist in developing supplier segmentation models based on spend, risk, and performance criteria

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and software asset management tools
• Certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is a plus
• Experience in a similar industry or sector, particularly in IT or services procurement

Benefits

• Competitive salaries based on education and experience
• International exposure and a chance to work with global clients including some of the largest multinationals
• Training and mentoring on latest business and sector practices based on market requirements
• Opportunity to work with and learn from an international team of industry specialists
• Full/Partial funding of industry certifications and skill development programs
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment
• Leadership opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Communication and connectivity reimbursements