Description
We are seeking a Procurement Analyst to assist in the efficient procurement of goods and services required for our operations. As a Procurement Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the procurement function, identifying and onboarding vendors/suppliers, and managing purchase orders.
Responsibilities
- Provide procurement support, focusing on basic commodities that require limited technical expertise.
- Perform process-oriented tasks such as taking purchase requests, performing essential procurement and financial checks, and using automated tools, while applying discretion and judgment.
- Standardize fulfillment processes, operational tools, standards, and supplier management procedures.
- Partner with business owners to identify and onboard vendors, manage purchase requisitions, and oversee purchase orders.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to control and benchmark procurement activities.
- Enhance relationship management strategies with current, past, and potential suppliers.
- Collaborate with team members across the organization to meet commodity objectives, business controls, and compliance requirements.
- Contribute to cross-functional team goals and objectives through execution of commodity strategies via tactical delivery.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to provide guidance on improvements and opportunities.
- Conduct training sessions on procurement processes and tools for employees.
Education & Experience
- Four-year Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 0-2 years of work experience, preferably in procurement, category management, operations, or a related field.
Preferred Certifications
- Certified In Production And Inventory Management
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations)
Knowledge & Skills
- Accounting
- Category Management
- Cost Reduction
- Economics
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Finance
- Invoicing
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Marketing
- Material Requirements Planning
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Purchasing
- SAP Applications
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
- Supplier Performance Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Management