Procurement Analyst - Fully Remote!

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

Job Summary:

As Procurement Analyst, you'll execute the end-to-end Procurement process with special emphasis on conducting in-depth research and analysis of procurement-related data to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency in support of functional areas such as Facilities, Construction, Center Operations, Education, Marketing, IT and HR.

The Procurement Analyst must also be skilled in running RFP’s, as well as negotiating and documenting clear, complete and accurate contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze spend to find opportunities and verify delivery of financial results, communicating analysis simply while including key actionable insights.
• Research products and services, suppliers, pricing trends, cost drivers and benchmarks
• Ensure alignment with functional and procurement partners on goals, deliverables, prioritization and deadlines throughout the process
• Develop RFP Events on the ERP platform ensuring bidder engagement, complete and clear product and service requirements, appropriate capabilities questions for vendors, proper contract documents and bid templates that gather all the applicable cost elements
• Perform analysis in Excel, including very complex datasets
• Draft negotiation plans including key prioritized points and targets for both financial and non-financial elements
• Document contracts ensuring clear and complete requirements and performance standards, mitigate risks and protect standard operational processes
• Lead multiple work efforts concurrently as well as supporting the Procurement Business Partners on other projects, ensuring deadlines are met and minimizing non-value-added effort.
• Outline implementation plans that ensure successful delivery of new Vendor products/services and the financial results are tracked to P/L then following through until complete.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure procurement activities align with budgetary constraints
• Use software and tools to streamline processes and improve data analysis
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to procurement policies and procedures
  
  

Qualifications:

To thrive in the role of Procurement Analyst, candidates need a combination of analytical abilities, contract writing skills, business sense, and excellent communication skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Finance or Business. An advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience required that includes responsibilities such as market research, RFPs, analysis, negotiation, and documenting contracts preferably in a multi-unit corporate environment
• Intermediate/Advanced MS Excel skills to include formulas, lookups, formatting, and interpreting complex datasets. Intermediate MS Word (formatting, track changes, versioning), Outlook, and PowerPoint skills including visual elements to convey information more simply. Workday experience a plus. Quick learner on additional systems.
• Intellectual curiosity that drives complex research, asking questions and challenging assumptions
• A self-starter who simultaneously handles priorities, is undaunted by obstacles, anticipates the needs of the business and seeks to deliver before being asked
• Knowledge of contracts and key clauses, business terms vs risk and legal
• Attention to detail, impeccable organization, and follow through to closure
  
  

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• … and much more.
  
  

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.