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Sourcing & Procurement Analyst
TEGNA
Mc Lean, VA, United States
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Job Description
Responsible for supporting enterprise-wide strategic sourcing and procurement. This involves data gathering, negotiating agreements with vendors to address business needs, day-to-day purchasing decisions, managing preferred vendor relationships, and analysis of organizational data/spend to identify savings-opportunities across the company.
This is a hands-on role requiring the willingness and ability to be both strategist and tactician.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administer and maintain contract database (CobbleStone) of corporate and enterprise-wide agreements; lead corporate contract management initiative.
• Manage eProcurement system (Coupa) and support day-to-day end-user purchasing issues.
• Perform spend analytics, and model potential outcomes to test savings hypotheses and develop recommendations and drive cost savings.
• Participate in the development of sourcing strategy, contract negotiation, and contract execution process; drive efficiency through continuous process improvement and creative cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze supplier proposals, spend information, and other data sources to determine vendor and purchasing strategies.
• Provide management, detailed instruction, and continuous follow-up to support RFP/bids, contract processes, and sourcing initiatives.
• Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations, and provide customer service and support to field users.
• Category management responsibilities include office supplies, furniture, facilities, utilities, managed print, and technology.
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, or other quantitative fields
• Experience in procurement or sourcing with 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Experience preparing and managing RFP processes and experience negotiating contracts with suppliers for goods and services
• Ability to multi-task and balance long-term and short-term initiative/projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills, analytical ability, and proven ability to work within teams in a decentralized environment
• Motivated to grow and perform in a high-performance organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to manage change
• Proven ability to deliver results, including cost savings, while maintaining contractual service levels
• Excellent data analysis skills, including MS Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
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TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.