How to hire a procurement analyst

How to hire a procurement analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step procurement analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a procurement analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new procurement analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The procurement analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A procurement analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, procurement analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of procurement analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Procurement Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Procurement Analyst	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$21-43
   Supply Chain Analyst	A supply chain analyst is responsible for handling the supply chain operations of an organization, aligning processes, and identifying areas of improvement to initiate procedures and create smooth supply delivery transactions. Supply chain analysts monitor the adequacy of stock inventory, including the trends in the market industry, to meet the public demands and ensuring that the business provides those interests... Show more	$24-43
   Material Analyst	A materials analyst is responsible for managing the assets and materials of an organization, ensuring the adequacy of office inventories to support business operational functions. Materials analysts identify cost-reduction materials by coordinating with trusted suppliers and third-party vendors... Show more	$23-42

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Purchase Orders
   • Supplier Performance
   • Customer Service
   • Logistics
   • Strategic Sourcing
   • Data Analysis
   • Procurement Policies
   • Price Analysis
   • RFP
   • Cost Savings
   • Procurement Process
   • Strong Analytical
   • RFQ
   • Market Research

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage SQL reporting database server that are used by procurement analyst and pull into SharePoint.
   • Lead a software implementation process and training program for company's ERP (Advantage/Sapphire) system.
   • Manage, negotiate and source MRO products and services, for building, machinery and grounds maintenance.
   • Perform reviews of select teams and programs to determine whether VBA and federal policies and guidelines are effectively implement and manage.
   • Prepare budget estimates base on the P6 schedule in accordance with NASA PPBE guidance.
   • Function with senior management on RFP and RFQ as well as periodically report detailed analysis of vendor responses.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your procurement analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A procurement analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a procurement analyst in Mississippi may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level procurement analyst usually earns less than a senior-level procurement analyst. Additionally, a procurement analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average procurement analyst salary

   $64,448yearly

   $30.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level procurement analyst salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average procurement analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$97,255	$47
   2	Washington	$80,113	$39
   3	Virginia	$77,758	$37
   4	New York	$76,675	$37
   5	Pennsylvania	$75,509	$36
   6	Massachusetts	$74,421	$36
   7	California	$71,811	$35
   8	Illinois	$68,543	$33
   9	Missouri	$66,807	$32
   10	Georgia	$65,150	$31
   11	Oregon	$64,012	$31
   12	Louisiana	$62,216	$30
   13	Alabama	$62,208	$30
   14	Colorado	$61,858	$30
   15	North Carolina	$61,786	$30
   16	Texas	$60,595	$29
   17	Arizona	$57,029	$27
   18	Nevada	$57,007	$27
   19	Minnesota	$55,926	$27
   20	Florida	$50,644	$24

   Average procurement analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PayPal	$117,066	$56.28	12
   2	Apple	$112,707	$54.19	17
   3	Bloomberg	$107,508	$51.69	24
   4	Amazon	$106,409	$51.16	64
   5	Nike	$99,936	$48.05	5
   6	Edelman Financial Engines	$97,342	$46.80
   7	Ampere	$94,513	$45.44
   8	Walmart	$89,555	$43.06	23
   9	FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies	$88,221	$42.41
   10	Revlon	$86,453	$41.56	2
   11	Datadog	$85,484	$41.10	2
   12	Motorola Solutions	$84,978	$40.85	11
   13	Sun Communities	$83,804	$40.29	1
   14	CyrusOne	$83,167	$39.98
   15	Arch Capital Group	$83,106	$39.95	4
   16	Sempra Energy	$83,017	$39.91
   17	Beckman Coulter	$82,210	$39.52
   18	National Grid plc	$80,495	$38.70	3
   19	Yoh	$79,417	$38.18	1
   20	Colgate-Palmolive	$79,262	$38.11	3

4. Writing a procurement analyst job description

   A job description for a procurement analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a procurement analyst job description:

   Procurement analyst job description example

   Kelly has a six month contract Procurement Analyst position in Modesto, CA. We offer premium medical benefits, up to 8 paid holidays and up to 7.5 paid vacation days.
   ***Must be willing to go into the office in Modesto once a month for team meetings.***
   
   This position is responsible for the procurement of direct spend for goods and services, including vendor selection, price negotiation and logistical coordination. Drives cost savings initiatives across area of responsibility, teaming with various departments throughout the Winery to source materials in the most cost-effective way. Presents to cross-functional management teams. Develops and evaluates cost models based upon financial data extracted from industry research, current spending data, and commodity supply analyses. Responsible for the collection, organization, analysis, summation and presentation of key information essential for Management decision making. Develops or approves recommendations to change systems, policies and procedures; ensures timely and accurate implementation. Participates in department and interdepartmental planning and management teams and works cross-functionally within the organization.
   
   **Preferred Qualifications**
   
   • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or sciences plus 5 years of experience in finance/accounting, supply chain, procurement, sales, or operations/engineering reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.
   
   **You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
   
   **Why Kelly** ** ** **?**
   
   As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work-just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.
   
   **About Kelly** ** **
   
   At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.
   
   Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
   Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right procurement analyst for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your procurement analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit procurement analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit procurement analysts, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new procurement analyst

   Once you've selected the best procurement analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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