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 Financial Procurement Analyst - US

JOB SUMMARY 

Job Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

Team: FINANCE – FINANCE 

Work Type: EXEMPT

Location Type: HYBRID

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BASIC FUNCTION

The Financial Procurement Analyst is responsible for the effective administration of the daily procurement function by performing duties in alignment with established corporate and internal standard operating policies and procedures. Work involves detailed duties in analyzing company financial data, and also in requisition and purchasing. 

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This position requires the use of independent judgment, initiative and the ability to analyze data and provide appropriate recommendations. The position will require strong analytical ability in preparing variance analysis and data mining company expenditures to identify cost saving opportunities.

TEAMWORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Position requires strong teamwork and the ability to guide others and provide direction. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, often while working with and/or supporting others. 

Performs variety of tasks with limited supervision. Requires self-motivation and initiative to achieve and exceed individual and departmental performance goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Denotes "essential functions" in accordance with the guidelines of The Americans with Disabilities Act. The essential functions of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, those specifically identified in this description. 

The position and its essential functions may change over time and these changes may not necessarily be reflected in the position description. The Company may, at its sole discretion, add to, change, or expand the essential or marginal functions of the position. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by local ordinance.

- Manage the company fleet program; Establish and maintain relationship with the fleet management vendor; Periodically prepare and analyze company fleet inventory, supply and demand; Procure and coordinate the purchase of company car up to the delivery of the products

- Manage employee travel related expenses, including Concur user setup and Corporate T&E card issuance; Assist employees with setup and card activation issues, as needed

- Manage the company mobile device program thru Verizon and AT&T. Work with other departments and establish control/authentication protocols and procedures of MDM. Review usage and advise users accordingly

- Manage company business cards, office equipment and office supplies; Continuously review and update the approved supplies list based on company’s needs. Work with other departments for special orders of office equipment and/or supplies.

- Receive, review and process purchase requisitions; prepare bid specifications and other necessary documents in accordance with purchasing method, company/department policy, procedures, terms, and legal compliance

- Assist in researching and evaluating suppliers and vendors based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production capability as well as reputation and history. Identify and maintain sources and list of vendors for goods and services. Maintain records of purchase information on both open market and contract purchases and revise as conditions change

- Prepare actual versus expected variance analysis; identify cost savings opportunities and areas the company can leverage group buying power to obtain better terms with vendors, including BH Leveraging Spend Group.

- Manage and maintain purchase orders workflow from issuance to submission to Accounts Payable; coordinate purchase order flow with other departments

- Prepare accurate, timely, and meaningful management reports from various company business segments. Maintain procurement and cost savings database to track various expenditures

- Assist with user training for procurement related products and procedures: Purchase Orders, Purchasing Cards, Concur Travel and Expense, Mobile Devices, Business Cards, Office Supplies, etc.

- Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned by leadership or as situation dictates

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability generally required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

> Experience/Education – Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four year college or university; Minimum of two (2) years performing financial or data analysis; experience working in a general procurement environment is preferred.

> Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and effectively present appropriate information to a variety of audiences.

> Math Skills – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to raw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to perform statistical analysis to develop predictive modeling; Ability to analyze financial statement data, perform variance analysis and identify issues and trends.

> Reasoning Skills – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and methods of analyzing supplies and materials.

> Technical Skills – Experience with office operations, workflow analysis, and current technologies in telecommunications, data entry and file management. Experience identifying a variety of office, technical, and maintenance supplies and materials, the best sources, and appropriate prices for the procurement of such goods.

> Computer Skills – Advanced Excel skills; essential technical competencies in the use of computers and standard business applications; Microsoft products and office equipment; and ability to quickly master applicable databases, systems and vendor software programs.

JOB SALARY 

In accordance with the California Equal Pay Act, the pay scale for this job is $76,840 - $101,630. This pay scale is an estimate of the annual salary range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs, and other considerations consistent with applicable law. 

The actual hourly wage may be above or below the range. Pay scale applies only to this position and only if it is filled in California. The pay scale may be different for other positions or in other locations.

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