Business Analyst

Immediate need for a talented Business Analyst. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-33234
Pay Range: $40 - $42/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead competitive bidding and quote processes for marketing initiatives, focusing on retail campaigns, in-store marketing, shopper marketing, POS, and promotions.
• Develop and manage RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for creative, media, print, digital, and retail activation agencies and suppliers.
• Maintain local and global competitive bidding standards and policies tailored to retail marketing and store execution.
• Prepare compliance reports to ensure processes meet company policy and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with marketing and retail teams to create a sourcing roadmap aligned with annual and seasonal plans.
• Execute retail-specific strategies for rate and term negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and favorable terms.
• Verify that commercial terms align with negotiated pricing and scope, addressing discrepancies before execution.
• Validate new marketing and retail vendor requests, coordinating with risk, finance, and legal teams during onboarding.
• Identify gaps in marketing procurement workflows and recommend process and system enhancements for improved efficiency.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven expertise in marketing procurement with a focus on retail campaigns.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management.
• Knowledge of competitive bidding and RFx management.
• Familiarity with retail marketing and shopper marketing strategies.
• Background in contract negotiation and legal review.
• Understanding of vendor management and onboarding processes.
• Skills in process improvement and system optimization.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
• Attention to detail and compliance awareness.
• Adaptability to retail-specific challenges (e.g., tight timelines, seasonal peaks).
• Leadership and project management experience.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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