Procurement Business Analyst

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About the Job:

This position provides analytical support to the Procurement department using diverse data gathering and visualization techniques to perform qualitative, quantitative, and statistical analyses on spend, vendor performance, pricing levers, market trends, and economic conditions relative to strategically sourced categories. This role requires a high level of comfort with large datasets and advanced Excel capabilities.

What You'll Do:

• Analyzes large and complex datasets to identify trends, variances, and actionable insights.
  
• Normalizes and compares pricing files across suppliers, divisions, and timeframes.
  
• Builds and maintains pivot tables; applies advanced Excel formulas (e.g., INDEX-MATCH, nested IFs, arrays); and creates insightful charts and graphs.
  
• Prepares and presents summary reports for procurement leadership and internal stakeholders.
  
• Conducts cost and spend analyses to support sourcing initiatives and strategy.
  
• Measures supplier and procurement performance across multiple dimensions using internal data and external benchmarks.
  
• Supports a hybrid performance management model by incorporating input from multiple departments and stakeholders.
  
• Researches market trends, supplier performance, and industry benchmarks to inform procurement strategy.
  
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and efficiency across procurement activities.
  
• Gathers, compiles, analyzes, and synthesizes data from various internal systems to support key initiatives.
  
• Prepares outputs in formats that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
  
• Participates in supplier negotiations and business review meetings; assists with contract establishment and administration.
  
• Travels occasionally to divisional or supplier locations to conduct data research and build category expertise.
  
• Communicates clearly and professionally with cross-functional teams, procurement leadership, and external vendors.
  
• Manages multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in an analytical field of study (e.g., finance, engineering, data analytics) and or 2-4 years of experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, or data analysis with a proven track record of accomplishment in interpreting business needs and applying mathematical, statistical, economics and computer principles to solve related problems.
  
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization (Visual Basic for Applications is a plus).
  
• Experience working with large datasets from an Enterprise Resource Planning system or spend management systems.
  
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
  
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
  
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools (preferred but not required).
  
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  
• High degree of intellectual curiosity.
  
• Proactive, takes initiative.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.