The Washington Post · 17 hours ago
Senior Contract & Procurement Analyst
Washington, DC
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expThe Washington Post is on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America, and they are seeking a highly organized and analytical Senior Procurement Analyst to join their Procurement Operations team. The successful candidate will support business owners in managing the internal procurement process, ensuring compliance with company policies and driving process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Provide operational support to business owners on procurement-related matters, including purchase order management, contract administration, and supplier management
Develop and maintain procurement processes, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Work with internal business owners to negotiate vendor contracts to secure the best possible prices, rates, and terms for our company, while ensuring all internal stakeholders, including legal, tax, and infosec, are involved as needed
Analyze and resolve procurement-related issues, including purchase order discrepancies, contract disputes, and supplier performance problems
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business owners, finance, and accounting, to ensure seamless procurement operations and resolve any procurement-related issues
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and metrics to track procurement performance, including spend analysis, contract compliance, and supplier performance
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall procurement experience for business owners and suppliers
Develop and deliver training and support business owners on procurement processes, policies, and best practices
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including auditing and monitoring procurement activities
Manage and maintain procurement systems, including purchase order management, contract management, and supplier management systems
Own and evolve procurement platforms and systems, ensuring they support orchestration, integration, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities across the procurement lifecycle
Continuously optimize procurement processes by identifying automation opportunities, eliminating bottlenecks, reducing cycle times, and driving measurable cost savings and efficiency gains
Automate procurement operations to reduce manual effort and errors, including purchase order creation, contract validation, approvals, and supplier onboarding, while ensuring alignment with financial and audit controls
Leverage data and AI-driven insights to proactively identify and resolve procurement issues such as purchase order discrepancies, contract non-compliance, and supplier performance risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement operations, preferably in the media or entertainment industry
Proven track record of providing operational support, analyzing and resolving procurement-related issues, and driving process improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and develop actionable insights
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices, and technologies, including purchase order management, contract management, and supplier management
Experience with procurement systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
Certification in procurement, such as CIPS, ISM, or similar professional designations, is an asset
Preferred
Experience with data analytics tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
Knowledge of media industry trends, technologies, and innovations, including content creation, media production, advertising, and technology
Experience with agile procurement methodologies and lean principles
Certification in supply chain management, such as APICS, or similar professional designations
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
Nine paid holidays and two personal days
20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
Robust mental health resources
Backup care and caregiver concierge services
Gender affirming services
Pet insurance
Free Post digital subscription
Leadership and career development programs
Company
The Washington Post
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions.
1001-5000 employees
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