Procurement Analyst

Position Overview: Purchasing Analyst

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Purchasing Analyst to join its Procurement team. This role plays a key part in supporting purchasing operations, ensuring the timely procurement of goods and materials necessary for business continuity and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis

• Analyze historical procurement and sales data to identify trends by item, customer, and vendor.
• Prepare and present insights through daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Vendor Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor and sourcing information.
• Communicate regularly with key suppliers to foster strong and reliable relationships.

Inventory Item Master Management

• Manage product setup and updates within the inventory system.
• Create and maintain bills of materials for production and assembled goods.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Creative, Sales, and Marketing to launch new products.
• Support decision-making for product lifecycle management, including end-of-life reviews.
• Recommend appropriate minimum order quantities and stock levels.

Inventory Purchase Reviews

• Conduct regular reviews of stock requirements and purchasing needs.
• Develop a thorough understanding of company products and inventory flow.
• Identify and resolve backorder issues through improved purchasing strategies.

Open Purchase Order Tracking

• Monitor and manage open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Work with suppliers to identify opportunities to reduce production lead times.

Work Order Initiation

• Generate work orders to maintain adequate inventory of assembled items.
• Ensure sufficient raw material availability to support assembly operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Uphold strong internal controls to protect company assets and maintain financial integrity.
• Participate in initiatives aimed at improving procurement systems and workflows.
• Collaborate across departments to align procurement strategies with broader business goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education in database management, computer science, or a related field preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; pivot tables and data linking experience required.
• Experience with SQL or other database query tools preferred.
• High level of understanding of ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Life and accidental injury insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person