Procurement Analyst

About the role

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day. MISO, What We Do: https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d. Job Category: Finance Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Apply procurement naming conventions and metadata standards to strengthen data governance and consistency.
• Ensure procurement records—including contracts, POs, supplier information, and security assessments—are complete, accurate, and maintained throughout their lifecycle.
• Assist with contract and security assessment renewals; work with business partners to support timely procurement requests and Lead Time performance goals.
• Troubleshoot procurement systems and processes, serving as a helpful point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Manage and update Supply Management’s intranet content with clear, user‑friendly guidance, FAQs, how‑to materials, and training resources.
• Validate and verify procurement records generated manually or through AI‑assisted tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, documentation clean‑up, data clean‑up, and system optimization.
• Support broader departmental and Finance initiatives such as purchasing‑process conversion projects and exploration of AI use cases in alignment with Finance’s digital roadmap.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, IT, or a related field.
• One to three years of experience in procurement, supply management, purchasing, contract administration, business operations, or related fields (required).
• Experience with procurement systems and data management (preferred).
• Energy industry experience (preferred).
• Strong M365 capabilities, including:
  • Excel: Filters, pivot tables, formulas, data validation
  • Word and PowerPoint: Documentation and simple presentations
  • Outlook & Teams: Professional communication and collaboration
  • SharePoint & Stream: Content management and light training video creation
• High accuracy in data entry, document management, and version control.
• Ability to generate simple reports and interpret basic metrics.
• Comfort adapting to new digital tools, including AI‑assisted automation.
• Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Pay

• Base salary compensation range: $62,000‑$87,000 USD annually.
• Base salary range is included in accordance with state/local pay transparency legislation.
• Salaries may vary based on location, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.
• Position is eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.