Procurement Analyst

Job Description

Procurement Analyst | Robert Half

The Tone:
This is a contract position with the potential to become permanent at Robert Half, located in San Diego, California. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies across various sectors. This role is crucial for supporting essential back-office operations by ensuring the accuracy and organization of supplier agreements and related documentation. It offers significant exposure to vendor operations and serves as an excellent entry point into broader procurement or contract administration careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Contract (potential for permanent)
• Location: In-person, San Diego, CA

• Team: Works closely with Accounting and IT, supporting procurement, facilities, HR, and specialized services.
• Mission: Organize and maintain accurate supplier agreements and associated data to support diverse operational needs and ensure compliance.
• Tech Stack: AI-enabled tools, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Agreement Review: Review incoming supplier agreements and meticulously capture essential terms, deadlines, penalties, and risk-related provisions using internal tracking tools.
• Data Management: Perform high-volume data entry and maintain organized, accurate spreadsheet records to support all purchasing and contract activities.
• Tool Utilization: Upload contracts into AI-enabled tools, assess the extracted details, and confirm accuracy through careful human review.
• Issue Identification: Identify missing information, inconsistencies, or potential issues within agreements and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Administrative Coordination: Support day-to-day back-office purchasing coordination by maintaining documentation and helping manage contract-related administrative tasks across multiple operational areas.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position suitable for candidates looking to start their career in purchasing support, procurement coordination, contract review, or a related administrative function.
• Experience: Prior experience in a related administrative function or support role involving document review and data management.
• Skills: Strong written English skills for careful interpretation of business documents, proficiency with data entry and spreadsheet management (including common Excel formulas), ability to work accurately in a high-volume environment while managing multiple contracts and deadlines, sharp attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.