2025 Intern Conversion: 2026 FT Senior Analyst, Procurement - Bentonville, AR

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Supports the vendor selection process to support the development of the reporting strategy by working with sourcing managers to determine project requirements tracking cost models of different contract variables for example implementation cost maintenance cost to assist with vendor negotiation generating various scenarios to determine business benefits assessing range of negotiation outcomes assisting in the negotiation of vendor data terms executing defined negotiation strategies to ensure business needs are met and strategies are aligned and monitoring vendor performance to ensure compliance with expectations
Supports with reporting project initiatives by working with sourcing managers to determine resource constraints assisting in the review and revision of existing reporting metric standards assisting with the incorporation of industry and company standards reporting innovations and best practices for demonstrating program value into reporting process assisting with the development of localized reports to incorporate various types of data ensuring proper process documentation for data comparisons by region managing reporting strategy cadence based on events and audience addressing issues as they arise and communicating updates and results to senior management
Assists with the health care contracting and enrollment process and execution by reviewing multiple key performance indicators identifying trends and forecasting potential scenarios impacting business continuity sales and timeliness of enrollment managing inconsistent competing and shifting deadlines with layered due dates overseeing the management of the information influx from multiple channels influencing and collaborating with other stakeholders within the company managing multiple complex regulatory projects in emerging markets and establishing metrics for measuring enrollment compliance
Supports continuous improvement in vendor management and analyzes travel spending patterns for assigned category by partnering with sourcing managers to develop sourcing plans determining vendor implications based on strategy and initiatives researching industry trends benchmarking with industry leaders and competitors utilizing product expertise to recognize industry trends and innovations analyzing existing contracts and capabilities to determine areas of opportunity developing solutions based on financial modeling to drive cost savings and efficiencies working with internal teams to develop business cases for new or enhanced vendor relationships working with vendors to identify and promote service and product improvements and participating in the development of recommendations for changes to vendor agreements Demonstrates uptodate expertise and applies this to the development execution and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs and building commitment for perspectives and rationales Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders identifying business needs determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices monitoring progress and results recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities and adapting to competing demands organizational changes and new responsibilities Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans using the Open Door Policy: and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices

Respect the individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others drives a positive associate and customermember experience for all embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences supports workplaces where associated feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging so all associates thrive and perform contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work

Respect the individual: Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team developing others through feedback coaching mentoring and developmental opportunities and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments

Respect the individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and bus