Procurement Analyst/Buyer
The Procurement Analyst/Buyer is responsible for managing and coordinating materials and resources to meet company objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will be responsible for strategic and tactical procurement activities to support a growing coffee business. Working closely with our Supply Chain team, the Procurement Analyst/Buyer will ensure supply of critical packaging materials, ingredients, and equipment spare parts enabling reliable production.
Analyst
Through ERP tools, inventory tracking methods, and MRP, the role will be responsible for procuring supplies to meet production needs while maintaining healthy inventory levels and working capital value.
Leverage same tools and supplier relationships to capture cost optimization opportunities
Develop supplier relationships to ensure mutual benefit while establishing a candid feedback loop on vendor performance, material quality, or price negotiations.
Grow our continuous improvement culture by identifying value added solutions to improve procurement process, methods, or the need for alternative supply options.
Procurement Buyer
Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system.
Manage supplier profiles within ERP.
Develop and maintain key material vendor relationships, utilize negotiation skills to ensure mutually beneficial business relationships.
Ensure needed materials are ordered and received to accommodate production schedule and overall demand plan, monitor lead times and adjust purchase or production plans as needed to ensure on-time fulfillment.)
Collaborate with the procurement manager to strategically source materials from most value-added suppliers. Consider supplier responsiveness, service level, MOQ requirements, payment terms, stock hold options, and cost to determine overall value.
Support ERP/MRP system improvements for better data accuracy and automation.
Follow procurement best practices and policies, as well as ensure compliance with existing SOPs and regulations
Perform other related duties, as required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or analyst role.
SAP experience is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts
Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software
SKILLS NEEDED
Proficiency in SAP ERP - Purchase order management, inventory control, MPR modules
Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables & VLOOKUP functions, MACROs.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of business operations and supply chain.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers
Ability to analyze data and trends to make informed purchasing decisions
Solid understanding of procurement processes and vendor sourcing practices
Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems
Preferred if certified CPSM or APSM
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
401K Match
LOCATION: Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN.
SCHEDULE: Hybrid
START DATE: Immediately
Compensation: $70,000-75,000 annually
Compensation details: 70000-75000 Yearly Salary
PI43999a7e1bc7-5
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: jobtfeed
- Position Id: 43999a7e1bc7-30632-38995755
- Posted 17 hours ago
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
