Procurement Analyst

Who You’ll Work With:

AllianceBernstein is seeking a highly organized and execution-oriented Procurement Analyst, reporting to the Director of Procurement. Aligned under the Office of the COO, this role will play a key part in coordinating procurement initiatives, supporting the firmwide rollout and ongoing enhancement of the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform (Onit), and developing reporting and tools to strengthen procurement governance. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to translate strategic direction and guidance from senior leaders into actionable plans, managing priorities effectively, and delivering high-quality results.

What You’ll Do:

Project Management & CLM Rollout Coordination

• Support the planning and phased rollout of the firm’s Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system (Onit) across business units.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, stakeholder trackers, and status reporting.
• Coordinate working sessions with technology and business stakeholders to gather requirements and align workflows.
• Track adoption metrics, user feedback, and implementation milestones to ensure successful deployment.
• Prepare executive-ready updates and materials for senior leadership on rollout progress and key risks.

Procurement Tools, Templates & Reporting

• Develop and maintain standardized procurement templates and tools to drive consistency across the firm.
• Build and enhance dashboards and reporting (e.g., renewal pipeline) to increase transparency and decision support.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual processes through better use of technology and structured documentation.

Procurement & Sourcing Execution Support

• Support execution of RFPs and sourcing initiatives, including timeline coordination, documentation management, and evaluation tracking.

• Ensure sourcing and contracting activities are properly documented

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, project management, operations, consulting, or vendor management (financial services preferred).
• Demonstrated project management experience, including coordination of cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting system implementations, process rollouts, or technology-enabled transformations is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience building reports, dashboards, or structured management materials.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with procurement or contract management systems (e.g., Onit, Workday, or similar tools).
• Ability to operate independently after receiving strategic direction, managing timelines and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills, with attention to detail and organizational discipline.

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.

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