Procurement Analyst

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. ABOUT AVID Avid makes technology and collaborative tools so creators can entertain, inform, educate and enlighten the world. Our customers are the visionaries behind the most inspiring feature films, television programs, news broadcasts, televised sporting events, music recording and live concerts. To learn how Avid powers greater creators or for more information, visit www.avid.com . JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a   Procurement Analyst   to join our Indirect Procurement team as an individual contributor focused on managing addressable spend through   strategic procurement processes, including spend analysis, cost modeling, managing   competitive   bidding   events ,   and negotiations across various indirect   spend   categories   to ensure Avid’s financial and operational interests are managed for.   This role is   primarily   responsible for the end-to-end management of   procuring   deals, from market analysis and negotiation to contract facilitation and purchase order approval. The Procurement Analyst will be entrusted with managing complex stakeholder relationships and will be held accountable for delivering quantifiable value and operational efficiency.   WHAT YOU WILL DO Sourcing & Spend Management:   Manage full lifecycle for assigned addressable indirect spend categories   and / or projects , developing and executing category strategies as needed   Conduct and lead competitive sourcing events   –   e.g.   RF X s   –   including scoping, bidder management, requirement gathering, and proposal analysis   and recommendation   Lead commercial negotiations with vendors to achieve   optimal   pricing, terms, and service levels   Collaborate with internal stakeholders   –   e.g.   Finance , Information Security,   Legal,   etc. –   to   facilitate   operational risk reviews   and   contract execution   Identify , track, and report on savings and value-add opportunities generated through strategic   procurement   activities   Approve purchase orders (POs) in NetSuite or a comparable system, ensuring all purchases align with negotiated agreements, policies, and processes   Strategic Projects & Process Improvement:   Undertake stretch assignments to ideate and lead strategic initiatives aimed at   optimizing   and transforming existing procurement processes   Conduct market research and analysis to   identify   new trends , solutions, and best practices that can inform procurement strategy   Partner with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into a clear procurement strategy   Accountability, Collaboration, and Reporting:   Take ownership of performance goals and deliver on key metrics related to   spend   under management, savings, and project completion   Partner effectively with internal and external…