Analyst, Global Procurement & Vendor Management

Job Title: Analyst, Global Procurement & Vendor Management

Location: Remote - USA

Reports to: Manager, Global Procurement & Vendor Management

Department Name: Information Technology

Job Types: Full Time, Exempt 

Overview

Rubicon is onboarding an Analyst, Global Procurement & Vendor Management to join its growing Technology Department. This role will focus on supporting the management of global vendors and suppliers, particularly in the IT and software procurement sectors. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and will play a critical role in ensuring that vendor relationships are effectively managed and that all procurement processes are optimized for cost, efficiency, and compliance.     

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day interaction and relationship management with global IT and software vendors, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Track and analyze vendor performance using key metrics, including SLAs, KPIs, and other performance indicators. Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate vendor performance to stakeholders.
• Participate in the procurement process, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and renewal processes. Assist with contract management and work closely with legal for compliance.
• Monitor and analyze budgets for vendor-related expenditures. Review and validate invoices to ensure they align with contract terms and services delivered.
• Support and schedule business reviews with key vendors to assess performance, address issues, and discuss future opportunities.
• Assist in the review and management of contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and other binding agreements. Ensure all contracts are up-to-date and compliant with company policies.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills to perform detailed data analysis, budget tracking, and report generation.
• Support other procurement-related initiatives, such as cost-saving projects, risk management, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience:
• 2-3 years of professional work experience in procurement, vendor management, or related fields, with a focus on IT and software procurement
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of vendor management principles, including SLAs, KPIs, and contract management.
• Experience using Coupa P2P software.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and budget management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with budget analysis, invoice analysis, and inventory management.
• Experience conducting business reviews with vendors.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits: Fully paid medical premiums for all full-time employees and their dependents
• 401(K) with employer match after 90 days of employment
• Maternity/Paternity Leave Policy: Rubicon provides paid maternity leave based on years of service, as well as paid paternity leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (with proper approvals)
• 11 company-paid holidays per year
•  Inclusion & Diversity Affinity Groups to support belonging

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job in a home office setting, the employee is regularly required to work on a computer for extended periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions 
•  To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, candidates must provide their own eligible, high speed internet access with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions. Company laptop will be provided 

About Rubicon

Rubicon Technologies (NYSE: RBT) is a leading provider of software-based waste, recycling, and fleet operations products for businesses and governments worldwide. Striving to create a new industry standard by using technology to drive environmental innovation, the company helps turn businesses into more sustainable enterprises, and neighborhoods into greener and smarter places to live and work. Rubicon’s mission is to end waste. It helps its partners find economic value in their waste streams and confidently execute on their sustainability goals. To learn more, visit rubicon.com.

Rubicon is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We also maintain a Drug-Free Workplace.

Rubicon is committed to sustainability and will rely on all employees to serve as an advocate for ESG both internally and externally to help grow the Company’s ESG objectives.

• Environment: Contribute, measurably, to Rubicon’s carbon reduction goal and circular economy efforts
• Social: Support Rubicon’s efforts to cultivate/promote racial and gender equity
• Governance: Advance Rubicon’s commitment to best-in-class governance practices