Procurement Operations Analyst at Grainger Businesses

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

109800.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Indirect Procurement Process, Supplier Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Data Analysis, Excel, Power BI, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Judgment, Reporting, Customer Focus, Operational Best Practices

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Work Location Type: Hybrid Req Number 322132 About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $65,900.00 to $109,800.00. Rewards and Benefits: With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. Position Details The procurement operations team focuses on creating seamless and efficient procurement experiences through best-in-class processes and industry-leading practices. The Procurement Operations Analyst plays a key role in supporting strategic initiatives by collaborating cross-functionally with Grainger stakeholders and suppliers on creating seamless procurement experiences. The role applies comprehensive knowledge of Grainger's indirect procurement processes, programs and policies to address operational support requests, using end-to-end critical thinking and judgement to deliver solutions. With a focus on continuous improvement, contributes to the refining procurement standards and processes by applying practical insights and collaborating cross-functionally. You Will Apply working knowledge of Indirect Procurement Process, Policy and Programs and applicable financial principles to resolve indirect procurement operational issues. Provide guidance to internal and external partners to support the achievement of desired outcomes while ensuring adherence to standard procurement processes, procedures, and operational best practices. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support program objectives and communicate updates or changes. Create reports and analyze operational data to help identify trends and outliers, providing actionable insights to leaders in support of strategic decision-making and alignment with our Strategic Framework. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by applying practical insights and helping enhance procurement standards and processes with a customer-focused approach. You Have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or equivalent experience Required 2+ years experience in Supplier Management, Operations Management, Logistics Management or related experience Required Experience analyzing procurement-related operational data using tools such as Excel (including pivot tables and slicers), Power BI, or similar platforms to identify trends, outliers, and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making. Experience collaborating cross-functionally across all organizational levels to solve operational challenges. Experience managing multiple priorities with competing timelines. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Operations Analyst supports strategic initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers to create seamless procurement experiences. This role involves applying knowledge of procurement processes to address operational support requests and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.