Job Details
Description
ROLE: Procurement Analyst
REPORTS TO: VP, Procurement
LOCATION: Houston Corporate Office (4 days in office per week)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Venterra Realty is a well-capitalized, privately held investment and technology company with ~ $5.0 billion in managed assets and $375+ million in revenues. It owns and operates over 80 multi-unit residential properties in the highest growth cities in the United States.
Founded in 2001, we are committed to improving the lives of our residents by delivering an industry-leading customer experience. Find out more about us at Venterra.com and read employee reviews on our company Glassdoor page!
We're honored to have received numerous workplace recognitions including being named one of the 2023 Best Workplace in Real Estate by The Great Place to Work Institute and FORTUNE , one of PEOPLE's 2023 Companies That Care, one of Great Place to Work's Top 100 Best Medium Workplaces six times, and to have been named a four-time Glassdoor Best Places to Work winner! Read about all of our awards and accolades here!
We are looking for people who:
- Have strong personal values and want to work for a values-based company
- Are ambitious and hard working with exceptionally high personal standards
- Embrace problem-solving and learning new skills
- Thrive in a rapidly changing and high growth environment
- Are passionate about driving continuous improvements and the use of technology with data to drive business results
- Have a proven history of critical thinking and the ability to self educate
- Are willing to be on-site and perform in-person testing of new concepts
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Procurement Analyst to join our team. The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for analyzing procurement data, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and supporting strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize procurement operations.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze procurement data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for cost savings.
- Develop and maintain procurement reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to stakeholders.
- Conduct spend analysis and supplier performance evaluations to support strategic sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and analyze purchasing requirements, specifications, and historical data.
- Assist in the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documents.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and contracts to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Assist in supplier negotiations and contract management activities, including pricing negotiations and contract renewals.
- Lead sourcing initiatives for specific categories or projects, including supplier identification, qualification, and selection.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize supplier relationships, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
- Provide support to cross-functional teams on procurement-related projects and initiatives.
- Monitor and track procurement metrics, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the procurement function.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related analytical roles.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
- Experience with procurement software tools such as Coupa and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Occasional travel to Canada, property locations, supplier sites or industry events may be required.
BENEFITS
- Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus
- A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things
- Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn
- Opportunity for career advancement across various divisions and departments within the corporate office
- Better Living programs where you are incentivized to reach personal goals or participate in company-wide challenges
- Quarterly Lifelong Learning Challenges to support your professional growth in ways that are meaningful to you
- 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice
- Free enrollment into the Dave Ramsey SmartDollar financial wellness program, including the EveryDollar budgeting app
- Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub
Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.