Senior Procurement Analyst - Vendor Relationship Management

Alliant Insurance is hiring a remote Senior Procurement Analyst! POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The primary focus in this role is direct engagement and relationship management for Enterprise third parties to ensure compliance across Legal, IT, and Risk teams. This role will have a limited focus on strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiating contracts. This is a fully remote position anywhere in the United States SUMMARY This role is located in the Legal department and will focus on Enterprise tools, contracts, and account relationships through the lens of compliance and governance. It fills a need for ownership and representation on enterprise vendors that have no sole business owner. It provides a proactive approach of looking at enterprise level services and products based on known business needs without needing to initiate the process through a business partner. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the procurement process for spend categories, including operating, capital, and G&A expenses. Develop sourcing strategies aligned with operational needs and long-term project goals. Request for proposals, evaluate bids, and discuss options with the team. Establish, develop, and manage supplier relationships and expectations. Develop and execute a category strategy for software procurement in collaboration with key stakeholders and IT leadership. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly. Support sourcing initiatives, including RFIs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations. Maintain vendor relationships, manage contract renewals, and monitor supplier performance where applicable. Work closely with Legal, Finance, and IT teams to ensure contract compliance and risk mitigation. Conduct market and supplier research to stay current on trends and benchmark pricing. Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and best practices. Support continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement organization. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Business; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Five (5) or more years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in the software category or technology domain SKILLS Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace; experience with procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Netsuite) is a plus Familiarity with software licensing models, SaaS agreements, and vendor risk assessments Familiar with indirect procurement within a mid-to-large sized enterprise Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills Strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills Skilled at relationship building Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Able to be tactical while pushing for strategic improvements #LI-MH1