The Senior Analyst role is an opportunity to play a large part in transforming the Procurement function within UniFirst. The Senior Analyst will report to the Director of Supply Chain / Procurement and will work independently on procurement initiatives of increasing complexity based on their experience. This role requires the ability to lead multiple projects while working across different corporate functions with multiple stakeholders.

This position will be a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the office.

The Senior Analyst will support the delivery of savings and contribute to category management through the following work:

Solicit and qualify potential new vendors for assigned categoriesDevelop RFPs that aid in price discovery and vendor selectionSupport or lead sourcing initiatives with the oversight of the Director of Supply Chain / ProcurementNegotiate all terms and conditions of supply with support from their managerDraft and implement supply agreements with input from Legal and stakeholdersFacilitate implementation of new agreements and onboarding of new suppliersResearch and resolve product, service and supply chain issues including issues related to product lead times, availability, quality, and performanceProvide ongoing Supplier Relationship Management supportManage vendor price change requests, validate them against existing contract terms, calculate cost impact and update vendor pricing on the UniFirst intranetProvide procurement research and analytical support on initiatives led by the Procurement ManagerValidate and update corporate intranet site with current vendor pricingMaintain the contract database with current agreement informationMonitor raw material price indexes routinely to identify market trendsPromptly respond to field location product inquiries and ensure field compliance to vendor agreementsProvide product allocations to the field as needed

Reporting to Management

Cost savings, cost avoidance and performance improvementsCurrent sourcing initiative schedulesOpportunities for increasing supplier diversity, rationalizing suppliers and SKUsVendor usage and trend analysis
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess these minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree2-4 years of Procurement, Consulting, or other analytical work experienceExcellent communication and presentation skillsAnalytical mindsetAttention to detailStrong project-management, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills or a strong aptitude for learning ExcelAbility to travel as requiredFluent in English

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

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