Strategic Buying Services Analyst I

Strategic Buying Services Analyst I

About the Role

Hybrid: 3 days onsite Warre, Michigan, 2 days remote.

As a Buying Services Analyst, you will play a role in supporting the buyer with sourcing and procurement initiatives that drive customer savings and operational efficiency.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and client teams, you will help ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are consistently met while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support customer savings initiatives while ensuring contractual savings targets are achieved.
• Support buyers with cost-saving opportunities.
• Help analyze spend data, purchasing trends, and sourcing strategies to support informed business decisions.
• Support the buyer with developing recommendations that improve procurement processes, operational efficiency, and overall program performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to support strategic sourcing initiatives and business objectives.
• Participating in client meetings and business reviews to provide insights, recommendations, and program updates.
• Supporting departmental planning by contributing to business priorities, operational goals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring performance metrics and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and internal quality standards.
• Promoting best practices that foster collaboration, operational excellence, and high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, purchasing, or a related analytical role.

• It would be helpful to have experience supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier evaluations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to internal and client stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience working with service level agreements (SLAs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting and analytical tools.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams while maintaining a strong customer focus.

• Flexible Working

• At Conduent, we want you to be yourself. We recognize that everyone is different and that how people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, you can expect the following working conditions: Hybrid 3 days onsite Tuesday-Thursday, with Monday and Friday at home

• Working For You

Perks and rewards designed for you:

• Health and Welfare

Benefits

• Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.

• Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.

• Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.

• Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.

• Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.

• Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.

• Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we've received for our diversity efforts.

• Join Us

• At Conduent, we are one team, one mission. We understand that our success is directly related to the success of our associates. We strive to create a culture where you can: Bring your authentic self to work Grow and thrive, both personally and professionally Make a difference with our clients, in our communities, and with the millions of people we support When you join Conduent, you are engaged in creating the future - both our company's and your own. With more than 60,000 associates across 24 countries, we will provide you the opportunity to grow with a team of people who will challenge and inspire you to be the best.

• Pay Transparency Laws in some locations require disclosure of compensation and/or benefits-related information. For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. In addition, Conduent provides a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance coverage, voluntary dental and vision programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) or vacation and/or sick time. The estimated salary range for this role is $

• Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

• About the Team

• Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, or any other group protected by law.

• For US applicants: People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply for or compete for employment with Conduent may request such accommodation(s) by submitting their request through this form that must be downloaded. Complete the form and then email it as an attachment to [email protected]. You may also click here to access Conduent's ADAAA Accommodation Policy.