Procurement Analyst

• Type:
  Contract
• Job #57612

Location:

Miami FL – On site

6‑12 month contract Procurement Analyst with 2‑3 years of experience to support R&D, IT, and security‑related procurement. In this cross‑functional role, you’ll work with engineering, product development, IT, and information security teams to source tools, services, and technology that enable innovation while supporting secure infrastructure growth. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone with strong coordination skills, analytical thinking, and a solid foundation in technical procurement.

R&D & Technical Procurement

Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to source tools and services for prototyping, testing, product development, and data science.
Manage procurement of development tools, lab equipment, simulation software, and licenses (e.g., MATLAB, Solid Works, Atlassian tools).
Support early‑stage vendor engagement, ensuring fast and compliant sourcing to support innovation timelines.

IT & Software Sourcing

Assist in procurement of enterprise software, team tools, hardware, and IT support services.
Track software renewals and licensing terms to ensure business continuity and budget alignment.
Help manage software inventory and usage with input from IT operations.

Security‑Related Procurement

Support sourcing of basic security tools and services, such as endpoint protection, password managers, vulnerability scanners, and compliance platforms.
Coordinate with the Info Sec or cybersecurity team on vendor assessments and risk documentation.
Ensure vendors meet baseline security and data protection standards during onboarding.

Analytics, Contracts & Process Improvement

Conduct spend analysis, supplier performance tracking, and market benchmarking.
Assist with RFx activities and contract creation, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.
Maintain procurement documentation and support audits or compliance reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, IT Management, or related field.
2‑3 years of procurement or sourcing experience, ideally supporting R&D or IT functions.
Exposure to software licensing, hardware procurement, and service agreements.
Familiarity with technical tools and platforms used in engineering or product development.
Proficient in Excel and tools like SAP, Ariba, Coupa, or similar procurement systems.
Strong attention to detail, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Experience with procurement for engineering, software development, or research teams.
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools or policies (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST) is a plus.
Basic understanding of vendor risk management or compliance workflows.
Comfortable working across multiple functions (legal, IT, engineering, finance).