Procurement Analyst

Canal Barge Company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Procurement Analyst

Canal Barge Company (CBC), headquartered in New Orleans, is a leading company in the inland marine industry with a history of steady growth and an exceptional human & environmental safety record.

We believe CBC’s Mississippi River transportation system is among the most efficient and environmentally friendly methods of transporting cargo within the United States.  CBC has grown into a diversified business with 900+ employees operating over 900 vessels.

Our greatest strength is in providing dedicated bulk freight logistics within the rivers and canals of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, & Atlantic Coast.

Dedicated to long-term mutually beneficial relationships and tailor-made customer service, CBC has a strong customer base made up of several Fortune 500 chemical and oil companies, as well as construction companies, fabricators, public utilities, engineering companies, and the United States Government.

I.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will manage Procurement functions within the Procurement Center of Excellence at CBC working closely with all business units.

The ideal candidate embraces teamwork and customer service within an autonomous position.  They are data-driven problem-solver that utilizes excellent communication skills to support business leaders and build trusting relationships.  If you want the opportunity to increase efficiency, reduce costs, identify and improve suppliers to improve outcomes, you will enjoy this position.

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BASIC FUNCTION

The Procurement Analyst supports Canal Barge’s strategic sourcing and purchasing activities by analyzing spend, supplier performance, procurement workflows, and cost-saving opportunities across the company.

The role evaluates procurement data for trends and inefficiencies, assists in optimizing purchasing systems and processes, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to improve value, service quality, and operational alignment.

This position also contributes to vendor management, business system analysis, and cross-departmental initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness and organizational efficiency.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

The Procurement Analyst has the following responsibilities:

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Procurement Analysis & Value Optimization


* Analyze procurement strategies and spend data to identify efficiency gains, cost-reduction opportunities, and improved buying practices.


* Assess repair-vs-replace decisions using lifecycle, cost, and operational considerations.


* Index and monitor pricing history for critical materials such as fuel and statistically evaluate pricing trends.

B.

Systems, Technology & Process Improvement


* Support development, testing, and implementation of procurement-related systems and tools (e.g., Sinex, Procurify, Workday), including documenting requirements and validating enhancements.


* Create or refine process documentation, logic flows, and user workflows that improve purch...