Sr. Analyst, Sourcing and Procurement

Position Summary

The Sourcing and Procurement Analyst will provide analytical, internal, and customer-facing support to the Indirect Procurement and Accounts Payable functions (Procure to Pay process).

Responsibilities

• Leads monthly or bimonthly training and introductory demos on the P2P function
• Maintains P2P training materials
• Provides quarterly and annual reports on indirect procurement spend with data-driven, fact-based results and recommendations
• Provides feedback and recommendations to the Senior Manager, Expense Procure to Pay regarding changes to achieve continuous improvement in process and optimization of the P2P system
• Identifies procedure and process simplification, reduction, or elimination opportunities to support the enterprise Expense P2P function and drive user adoption more effectively
• Cross-trains with diverse teams under the Sourcing and Procurement organization to build capability with the different systems & document training knowledge
• Supports AP function by receiving on behalf of end-users or otherwise updating and researching Purchase Orders and Order Requests
• Maintains Docusign CLM contract management software
• Tracks and maintains signed contractual documents in Docusign
• Aids Director of Sourcing & Sourcing Managers with ongoing negotiations
• Supports sourcing managers to review catalog pricing and ensure consistency with contractual terms
• Assists with troubleshooting and testing of system issues
• Coordinates Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) & documents findings
• Manages the Order Request (OR) queue and identifies aging ORs that need to be closed out or completed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or 4 years of relevant work experience)
• Preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
• 4 years of proficient work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience) supporting Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain or Accounts Payable teams (or similar)

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data driven decision making
• Excellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder engagement and project management skills
• Experience maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Training documentation
• Skilled proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $90,000 - $100,000/yr depending on background and experience
• Robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options
• About Guitar Center: Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Guitar Center provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.