Join Dollar General and make a real impact in strategic procurement! As a Senior Procurement Analyst, you’ll drive financial savings by optimizing e-procurement tools and processes. Bring your expertise in spend analytics, eRFX project execution, and category management to shape a successful career with us. Your unique strengths will thrive at Dollar General. Apply now and be part of our team dedicated to service and excellence!
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Work Where You MatterAt Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.Company OverviewDollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.Job DetailsGeneral Summary:The Senior Procurement Analyst partners with internal stakeholders (i.e., Procurement Managers, Category Managers, etc., on the strategic procurement process to develop, implement, and continuously improve spend management and e-procurement tools, processes, and systems. The Procurement Sr. Analyst in this role is responsible for, among other things, developing, implementing, and refining how Dollar General: (i) monitors, tracks, and manages procurement spend over time; (ii) leverages eRFX (e.g., RFI, RFP, RFQ) in its end-to-send strategic procurement process to drive smooth e-procurement events resulting in significant financial savings for the organization.The Senior Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting the Procurement Managers/Sr. Director in developing a priority list of high-spend and high-value procurement projects to drive improved costing through the procurement pipeline, backed by analytical tools (e.g., eRFQs) and aggressive outreach to internal stakeholders, specifically those people driving strategic procurement and/or spot buying activities.Spend analytics• Synthesize and present to business leaders analyses on product and category-level spend data; including market research and, commodity index data, and pricing trends by category• Develop fact-based recommendations on ideal timing and extent of e-sourcing events, staggering of events, etc. based on market conditions and cost / spend trends• Analyze the supply market, global supplier landscape in partnership with business or global sourcing stakeholders to identify potential new vendors to contact, qualify for sourcing events; with the goal of driving cost improvements while maintaining or improving quality• Conduct deep dives into specified categories of spend that might uncover insights related to sourcing event / bid readiness (e.g., eRFP) in light of market conditions• Maintain repository of category and SKU-level spend information including COGS, funding, etc.; evaluate trends over time• Support Category Management team and Procurement Analyst as needed; while upholding internal and external policies, regulations and laws.eRFX Project Execution• With supervision from the Procurement Manager, optimal e-procurement strategies and events based on category manager and market insights.• Pressure-test detailed eRFX templates developed by Procurement Analyst and tailored to category strategy before going live on selected event platform (e.g., Coupa, Ariba).• Follow-up with category managers to collect any missing specs or baseline cost, volume, spend, etc. information critical to include in eRFX• Develop a supplier communications plan, coach category managers and cross-functional stakeholders to better understand and articulate (e.g., to suppliers) the use of eRFX tools and systems during live or multi-stage sourcing events• Conduct bid analysis and scenarios based on cost-component or product level vendor bids to maximize financial benefit or meet business stakeholder objectives for the category• Analyze and quantify financial benefit / tradeoffs for Dollar General as the outcome of live or multi-round eRFX events• Help advance implementation of cost-saving initiatives for categories; update product spend libraries and spend trackers as appropriate.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Comfortable with a broad range of research tools and technologies, analytics, and detailed financial analyses and modeling skills• Proficiency with scenario analysis and synthesis of scenario-based / what-if modeling• Deep knowledge of the full procurement life cycle and value chain• Expertise with eRFX tools like Ariba and Coupa• Ability to multi task, gather data from multiple sources, prioritize, and manage/manipulate data• Ability to think analytically/spatially and make assumptions/recommendations based on limited information and dynamic, complex data sources such as market indices and commodity reports• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, stay organized, and deliver quality deliverables• Strong communication, interpersonal skills in managing various internal stakeholders, cultural dynamics and effectively interfacing with multiple levels within the organization• Must be a dedicated team player, capable of working independently, and self-motivated.Work Experience &/or Education• Bachelors degree in engineering, business, operations, or related disciplines required• 2-3+ years of technical / financial analysis experience required; prior experience in sourcing or procurement a plus• Familiarity and comfort with end-to-end sourcing process and value chain required; retail industry experience preferred• Prior experience with eRFX tools and platforms strongly preferred (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer)
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