Job Description

Job Purpose

The Associate Supply Chain Analyst is a GCC‑based role responsible for managing sourcing intake requests through the Buy Desk, executing tail‑spend and low‑complexity sourcing activities, and supporting supplier due diligence, onboarding, and contract execution under established category strategies.

This is a newly created role within Assurant’s sourcing organization, playing a critical part in the implementation and success of the Buy Desk operating model. The role is expected to operate with a high level of initiative, responsiveness, and execution discipline, ensuring that tactical sourcing needs are addressed efficiently while maintaining procurement governance.

The Vendor Analyst owns tail spend within assigned sub‑categories, performing spend analysis, identifying optimization opportunities, proposing tactical initiatives, and executing them within defined thresholds (e.g., RFQs, 3‑bid processes, spot buys). More complex or strategic opportunities are escalated to Senior Sourcing Analysts/Managers or Category Leads.

Role Scope

Primary ownership of Buy Desk intake and tactical sourcing execution
Responsibility for tail spend management across assigned sub‑categories
Execution of low‑complexity sourcing events (RFQs, spot buys, simple renewals)
Escalation of strategic or high‑value initiatives
Global categories and stakeholders (execution‑focused role)

Key Responsibilities

Receive, review, and triage sourcing intake requests through the Buy Desk.
Execute tail‑spend sourcing activities, including spot buys, simple renewals, and one‑off purchases.
Run RFQ / 3‑bid processes in line with procurement policies, thresholds, and timelines.
Analyze tail‑spend patterns to identify tactical savings and standardization opportunities.
Propose and execute tactical sourcing initiatives within defined authority limits.
Coordinate supplier due diligence, onboarding, and compliance checks, including collaboration with Risk, Legal, and Operations teams.
Support contract execution and deployment in coordination with Legal and senior sourcing stakeholders.
Maintain complete sourcing documentation, audit trails, and intake records.
Escalate complex, high‑risk, or strategic sourcing needs to Senior Sourcing Analysts or Category Leads.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

1–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, buying, or tactical purchasing roles.
Solid understanding of sourcing processes, RFQs, and basic commercial negotiations.
Hands‑on experience supporting tail‑spend and tactical procurement activities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of requests.
Experience using procurement or sourcing tools (Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or similar).
Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting multiple categories or stakeholders simultaneously.
Exposure to global or regional sourcing environments.
Basic understanding of contract terms and supplier risk considerations.

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Industry

Finance & Insurance

Company Size

10,000+ employees

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

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