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 AnalystLocation: New York, NY-10119Duration: 12 MonthsPay Rate: $32/hr/W2Schedule: Fully Onsite (3 days onsite until July, then 5 days onsite beginning July) Job description:Top Skills:SaaS Procurement & Contract NegotiationVendor Lifecycle ManagementInvoice Processing & Administrative OperationsCross-Functional Stakeholder ManagementAdvanced Excel & Data AnalysisJob 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 ManagementManage the full vendor lifecycle process including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, vendor evaluations, bid analysis, and supplier selectionLead vendor negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, renewals, and cost-saving opportunitiesAnalyze historical vendor spend and business requirements to support negotiation strategies and procurement decisionsReview contracts and agreements to identify key procurement-related terms including payment terms, contract duration, termination clauses, scope of services, and compliance requirementsPartner closely with Legal and Data Privacy teams during contract review and approval processesSupport SaaS/software procurement and vendor contract renewalsCross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with Finance teams to validate budget alignment for renewals and cost increasesCommunicate pricing changes, renewal impacts, and procurement updates to internal stakeholdersCoordinate with Operations, Technology, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout procurement processesAdministrative & Operational Support:Process and submit invoices by gathering required supporting documentation across multiple systems and communication channelsSupport accounting-related requests and invoice reconciliation activitiesManage vendor onboarding requests and maintain accurate supplier documentationPerform data cleanup and maintenance activities within Jira, Airtable, and internal tracking systemsMaintain accurate contract, vendor, and spend data recordsQualifications:Bachelors degree required in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field3-10 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experienceStrong experience managing vendor negotiations and procurement processesExperience reviewing commercial contract terms and partnering with Legal and Finance teamsSaaS procurement or software licensing procurement experience preferredStrong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume administrative tasksAdvanced Excel skills requiredExperience with Jira and Airtable preferred but not requiredStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and identify process improvement opportunitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbout 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 opportunitiesASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.