Sr. Analyst, Procurement, Buy Desk

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Procuring goods and services necessary to successfully run and grow our business is critical. Whether working to enable the processes that support buying decisions or finding the best supplier, price or contract terms, we bring expertise, skill and talent to the task. If you are collaborative, a top-level communicator, highly ethical and have the ability to manage key relationships by providing outstanding service, we want to know more about you! As a Senior Analyst, you'll be responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services for Nationwide that deliver value, enhance processes and drive efficiency. We'll count on you to negotiate and execute basic contracts with suppliers, across one or more categories, to build procurement skills and gain experience. This is an entry-level Procurement position responsible for supporting low-complexity and low-risk basic contracts in alignment with our Procurement Sourcing Strategies. The ideal candidate can work across multiple categories, enjoys negotiations and can confidently challenge suppliers to secure the best value, and performs well in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities. The role follows our SuccessFlex model, which includes three remote workdays and two in-office days per week, with an expectation to be on-site in our Columbus OH office primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for team collaboration.

Summary Procuring goods and services necessary to successfully run and grow our business is critical. Whether working to enable the processes that support buying decisions or finding the best supplier, price or contract terms, we bring expertise, skill and talent to the task. If you are collaborative, a top-level communicator, highly ethical and have the ability to manage key relationships by providing outstanding service, we want to know more about you! As a Senior Analyst, you'll be responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services for Nationwide that deliver value, enhance processes and drive efficiency. We'll count on you to negotiate and execute basic contracts with suppliers, across one or more categories, to build procurement skills and gain experience.

Key Responsibilities:  Partners and collaborates with the other Procurement teams to manage intake, business pipelining, and data analytics, to provide a predictable, easy to follow and efficient procurement process. Negotiates the terms of a basic or standard contract, including conditions, clauses, and service level agreements. Assesses supplier risk prior to contract and collaborates with applicable risk partners, e.g., Information Risk Management, for additional specialized assessments or necessary contract provisions. Performs and processes a new or renewal contract according to procurement policies and procedures, including project documentation, approvals, and signatures. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager, Procurement. No direct or indirect reports.  Typical Skills and Experiences:

Undergraduate degree in supply management, procurement, business, finance, accounting, management information systems, economics or related field preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Procurement, purchasing, or project management designations, as applicable.

Typically, three or more years of experience in procurement, business, category management and contracting or equivalent professional