Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Elior North America, through its Summit brand, provides food services to correctional institutions across the United States. The Procurement Analyst supports procurement and sourcing for correctional food service operations by identifying products and suppliers, analyzing costs, managing supplier relationships, and supporting operational continuity.
Responsibilities
- Identify and source food, beverage, commissary, and operational supply items that meet customer and contract requirements
- Research and evaluate new products, suppliers, and sourcing opportunities
- Maintain product specifications, vendor information, and sourcing documentation
- Assist in supplier negotiations related to pricing, service levels, and product availability
- Monitor supplier performance and support corrective action plans when necessary
- Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Conduct product comparisons and cost analyses to identify savings opportunities
- Analyze market trends, commodity impacts, and pricing fluctuations
- Evaluate supplier bids, quotations, and product alternatives
- Support cost reduction and cost mitigation initiatives
- Track and report sourcing metrics and supplier performance indicators
- Work with Operations, Culinary, and Nutrition teams to ensure products meet menu, nutritional, and operational requirements
- Assist with product substitutions and supply continuity solutions
- Support new business implementations, client transitions, and contract mobilizations
- Maintain product catalogs and approved item lists
- Perform spend analysis and purchasing trend reviews
- Support forecasting and demand planning efforts
- Utilize procurement systems and reporting tools to monitor product utilization and purchasing compliance
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, or requisite experience, in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain
- Experience in sourcing and distribution of food and operational supply products
- Negotiation, contract management, and communication skills
- Knowledge of commodity markets and cost drivers for food categories
- Experience in RFP/RFI processes, contract terms, and sourcing techniques
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Remote/Hybrid role with preference toward an Elior regional office in Pittsburg PA, Jackson MS, Houston TX, Minneapolis MN, or Sacramento CA
- Role may require limited travel to suppliers and distributors, less than 10%
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining supplier relationships
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience supporting supplier diversity and corporate sustainability initiatives
Benefits
- Medical (FT Employees)
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Discount Program
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
- EAP
- 401k
- Sick Time
- Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Remote/Hybrid role
- Growth and advancement opportunities for all employees
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