Purchasing Analyst

Purchasing Analyst

Organization Summary

Lindsay Corporation is a global company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

Position Description

The Purchasing Analyst, Tactical Supply will drive and deliver on the Tactical supply chain goals in coordination with corporate and regional functions. Responsibilities include direct purchase of raw materials for manufacturing and distribution, MRO items or capital goods. Processing and maintaining purchase orders, managing component availability, tracking of incoming supply and on time deliveries, maintaining acceptable inventory level for each component, working quality assurance and supplier engagement. Other responsibilities will include item-master setup and maintenance, managing excess and obsolescence, participating is supplier performance reviews, running reports and working in conjunction with production control, strategic supply, inventory control, finance, transportation, supplier quality, product management, engineering.

Position Details

This role is a full-time salaried position located at Olathe, KS. or Omaha, NE. location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, pretax spending accounts, 401(k), tuition assistance, nine paid holidays and a stock purchase plan.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to MRP and other signals to buy/purchase materials for production, distribution, MRO, and/or capital goods. Accurately confirm vendor orders with price, volume, and delivery dates.
• Accurately monitor open purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and providing communication to internal stakeholders on any issues when parts are to arrive late.
• Conduct trend analysis and root cause analysis metrics to support managed SKUs and/or suppliers, focusing on purchasing patterns and vendor performance.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure supply chain resiliency, with a focus on purchasing strategies.
• Partner with the Strategic team to assist in supplier performance/supplier management efforts, including supplier scorecards when needed, emphasizing purchasing efficiency.
• Proactively engage and collaborate with business stakeholders to solve operational issues and problems related to procurement operations, with a focus on purchasing solutions.
• Drive the PFEP, “Plan for Every Part” strategy, which includes maintaining and updating item master information for assigned items on lead time, minimum order quantities, lot accumulation, reschedule periods, etc., with a focus on purchasing accuracy.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to assist with new product procurement and engineering changes for all assigned categories, ensuring efficient purchasing processes.
• Contribute towards a culture focused on continuous process improvements aimed at achieving predictable and efficient materials management and supply chain operations, with an emphasis on purchasing improvements.
• Communicate effectively and collaboratively throughout the organization, building trust, unlocking creativity, and enhancing customer-first innovation, with a focus on purchasing communication

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor level degree in Business with a concentration in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Material Management or Engineering with Industrial focus or related field or minimum of 3 years supply chain experience.
• Background and knowledge of supplier and tactical supply chain management.
• Continuous improvement mindset underpinned by lean expertise.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems. ex. SAP, AS-400, Microsoft Navision/Business Central is a plus
• Action-oriented, assertive, and diplomatic to get things done on time. This position requires multi-tasking and an individual who enjoys working with a sense of urgency and is capable of creative problem-solving to overcome challenges in materials leadership.
• Strong skills in obtaining and analyzing business information and data.
• Written and oral communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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