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Procurement Analyst
American Express. Independently manage Contract and Sourcing Delivery engagements and develop strategies to maximize business value through contracting and sourcing processes .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract management and sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, supplier negotiations, and compliance. Proven ability to drive performance improvement and manage cross-functional projects effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Contract ManagementSupplier NegotiationsStakeholder EngagementProcurement PracticesCompliance Language
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Contracting ProcessesSourcing StrategiesRequirements DefinitionSOW DevelopmentRFx EventsPerformance ImprovementCost ReductionRevenue GenerationSupplier GovernanceThird Party Life Cycle Management
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingPeople Development
Tools & Technologies
Reporting ToolsProcurement Tools
Industry Keywords
ProcurementComplianceContract ComplianceSupplier ManagementGlobal Supply Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently manage Contract and Sourcing Delivery engagements and develop strategies to maximize business value through contracting and sourcing processes
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across American Express businesses and functions, including GCO, TLM, Tax, Compliance, and Insurance
- Serve as a first point of contact for third parties during contract negotiations and sourcing events
- Identify opportunities for performance improvement, demand generation, process reengineering, cost reduction, and revenue generation
- Create and present business cases for change to leaders
- Lead sourcing events and own projects end to end, including requirements definition, SOW development, supplier sourcing, RFx events, communication plans, and change plans
- Lead commercial and contractual supplier negotiations and drive favorable terms
- Assess contractual risks and support supplier governance and Third Party Life Cycle Management requirements
- Consult with American Express business units on sourcing-to-contract activities and provide solutions to complex matters
- Drive cross-functional and cross-business-unit results affecting revenue and profitability
- Guide team members in supplier and market analysis and procurement practices/tools
- Manage team performance metrics, reporting, quality reviews, and people development
- Ensure policy and contract compliance in strategic sourcing projects
- Partner with Procurement Operations, US Category and Sourcing Managers, cross-geographical commodity teams, and country teams
- Engage subject matter experts during contract negotiations and resolve supplier-requested gaps or deviations
- Provide regular updates to business stakeholders and SmartBuy and capture value creation and B2B wins in reporting tools
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree
- Prior experience in procurement specifically related to supplier contract management
- A degree in law or global supply management will be a strong plus
- Compliance Language
- Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
- Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities