Procurement Analyst

Analyst, Procurement
Work Location: Fully Onsite at LA, Santa Monica (2 days training at Woodland Hills, CA)
Reports To: Tech Procurement Supervisor
Contract Duration: Until end of July 2026
Pay Rate: $19/hr on W2

Job Summary:
The Tech Procurement Analyst is a member of UMGs Global Tech Support team. He/she will manage a team of Tech Procurement analysts and will document, communicate, track, and monitor all hardware asset management activities in a timely manner. He/she will manage stock holding; enable effective and efficient provisioning of technology equipment to UMG users in the US and UK.

Job Functions:
Maintain procurement store security
Maintain stock levels
Forecast requirements based on available data
Monitoring and tracking hardware orders
Validation, allocation, and shipping of goods to local Tech Support
Receiving good, asset tagging, scanning and tracking
Obtaining accurate quotations, handling paperwork associated with purchases e.g. Invoices, P.Os etc.
IT inventory, Asset Management and Reporting
Liaise with internal customers regarding order fulfilment and purchase queries
Work closely with Finance on reporting
Schedule regular meetings with Procurement Teams in US/UK
Liaise with Global Procurement to negotiate pricing for tech hardware
Supplier Liaison: Building relationships, Replenishing stock, non-standard quotations and ordering
Work in an office environment a minimum of four days per week, with flexibility to be in the office five days per week if required for special projects

Experience & Education:
Candidates must be well organized, have good interpersonal skills, be able to work under pressure under their own initiative and be committed to providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a pro-active approach to their work and prioritize effectively, be highly motivated team players and have a good attention to detail.

Must Have Qualifications:
Good knowledge of MS Excel & Office (or similar)
Strong customer service skills
Good written and verbal communication
Good understanding of IT Hardware
Previous experience of IT Procurement or IT Buying Desk environment
Prior experience of working in an IT environment

Nice to Have Qualifications:
IT related qualifications obtained through further education
Experience working in a media company
Knowledge of reporting
Experience of P2P
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Previous experience of working in a large global company
Understanding of Procurement or Buying Desk environment

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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