Our client, a leader in the procurement industry, is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join their team. As a Procurement Analyst, you will be part of the Procurement Department supporting the T&D Materials Procurement groups. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective time management skills which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Procurement Analyst **Location:** Columbus, OH **Pay Range: 39.29** **What's the Job?** + Conduct market research and analyze performance metrics to support strategy and decisions regarding suppliers and markets. + Assist with contract negotiation by researching and analyzing spend and prior contracts. + Develop and utilize various models, including pricing and total cost of ownership. + Build and maintain reports to streamline analysis and support bid analysis as needed. + Communicate findings and recommendations of research and analysis to Supply Chain, Procurement, and Fleet Operations and collaborate on projects to improve efficiency. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or a related field; OR 4 years of relevant work experience. + 3 years of relevant customer service and/or procurement experience. + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. + Familiarity with Maximo and Cognos preferred. + Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment. + Engage in meaningful projects that drive efficiency and satisfaction. + Develop your skills in procurement and data analysis. + Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders. + Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.