Procurement Analyst

Job Purpose:

The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for supporting the procurement of direct and indirect material categories including plant supplies and services; oversee contract life cycles, and material and supplier onboarding. The Procurement Analyst will also develop, and lead category spend analytics and KPI reporting.The position will be responsible for executing ingredient and packaging purchase orders, following up with vendors and communicating regular status updates for internal supply chain, purchasing and stakeholders. Candidate must have experience reviewing plant demands vs. inventory levels, and ability to keep up with fast-paced operations over 400 SKUs. The ability to speak and write Spanish is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:
•Support Procurement Director with RFPs and contract negotiations
•Maintain accurate database of all contracts for the company, ensuring contracts are managed through the contract life cycle appropriately
•Perform updates to materials and suppliers in SAP, including:

o Pricing and sourcing updates

o Creating, modifying, and delisting materials

o Creating, modifying, and delisting suppliers

o Working in conjunction with plants and R&D to maintain accurate product information
•Update monthly forecast files in conjunction with Procurement Director
•Conduct monthly business unit performance (spend analysis, PPV, and KPI reports)
•Oversee onboarding and maintenance of suppliers, including:

o Coordinating with Finance to ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely payment to suppliers

o Partnering with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with the company's quality standards and documentation requirements

o Score card supplier performance against key metrics
•Report out on supplier performance to Supply Chain leadership on monthly basis
•Create, send, and confirm Purchase Orders as necessary.
•Manage Days Inventory outstanding.
•Manage payment terms requirements with material vendors and carriers.
•Manage VMI programs with key suppliers.

Skills/ Competencies & Experience:
•Strong negotiation skills
•Project management, organizational, and planning skills
•Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
•Excellent communication and influencing skills, confidence to interface with senior leaders in the business.

Experience:
•3 - 5 years' work experience in Procurement
•Strong collaboration, communication, and influencing skills
•Strong analytical and project management skills
•Experience with various procurement tools (SAP, DocuSign, etc.)
•Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other related field
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