Senior Analyst

Summary

The C&SG Senior Analyst is a full-time hybrid position at Avasant, a top management consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California. The role involves managing procurement activities for services and software, with a focus on contracting, sourcing, spend analysis, risk management, BI analytics, and segmentation support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or a related role, with a focus on services and software procurement
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management, particularly in software licensing and services
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and procurement software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SAP Ariba, Coupa), with knowledge of software asset management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, risk management, and supplier segmentation, particularly in services and software categories

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations with service and software suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts, with an emphasis on software licensing agreements and service-level agreements (SLAs)
• Monitor contract performance and enforce contract terms and conditions, focusing on optimizing service delivery and software compliance
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and enhance supplier performance in services and software categories
• Manage the supplier selection process, including RFQs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations, with a focus on software and service vendors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and service levels, particularly in IT services and software
• Utilize business intelligence tools to analyze procurement data, providing insights for strategic decision-making in services and software procurement
• Develop reports and dashboards to track procurement performance metrics, focusing on software license utilization and service quality
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement strategies for services and software
• Oversee data cleansing and collection efforts to maintain accurate and reliable procurement data, with a focus on software asset management
• Collaborate with finance and IT departments to ensure accurate reporting and data management in software and services procurement
• Lead risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating procurement risks, particularly in services and software
• Facilitate the collection, cleansing, and reporting of risk-related data, focusing on software compliance and service delivery risks
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, particularly in IT and legal departments
• Support supplier segmentation initiatives by collecting, validating, and analyzing relevant data for software and services suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification in procurement (e.g., CIPS, CPSM)
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects or categories, particularly in IT or services procurement
• Familiarity with industry-specific procurement challenges and opportunities in software and services

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