Senior Analyst, Procurement (Buyer) (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-11-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVT01: S&IS (FUS) - Vergennes 100 Panton Rd, Vergennes, VT, 05491 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

We are looking for a Senior Analyst, Procurement to manage key supplier relationships and oversee the procurement process for a specific commodity. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries, maintaining quality standards, and managing costs. You will play a critical part in driving procurement strategies, preparing RFPs, conducting negotiations, and collaborating across teams to support business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in procurement and supplier management to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What YOU Will Do:

• Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity
• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. May perform delivery assurance responsibilities
• Carries out processes and standards in support of Procurement, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, program execution
• Prepares purchase orders and payment approvals to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly
• Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction
• Works with buyers in activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries
• Compiles records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories, analyzes data and ensures account needs are met
• Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• And other related duties as needed per direction from leadership
• Could participate in bids and proposal efforts
• Must be able to travel 10%-15%

What YOU Will Learn:

• Fine Tune Supplier Relationship Management: Develop deep expertise in managing complex supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing supplier performance to ensure the best value and quality
• Enhance Strategic Procurement Skills: Gain hands-on experience in preparing RFPs, leading negotiations, and driving cost-savings initiatives, helping you build a strong foundation in procurement strategy development
• Collaborate Across Functions: Learn to work closely with diverse teams including operations, finance, engineering, and production, giving you a broad view of how procurement impacts the entire organization
• Deepen Your Data Analytics Expertise: Enhance your ability to analyze purchasing data, monitor inventory levels, and track supplier performance, while gaining insights into business decision-making
• Global Procurement Exposure: Opportunity to work in a cross-functional, highly matrixed environment that supports a global supply chain, offering unique challenges and international experience

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization
• Project coordination / management experience
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Proficient in MS Office skills
• Experience working in a cross-functional team, such as including members from operations/production, technical/engineering groups, finance departments, etc
• Detail oriented with ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to define problems, to collect data, to establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to become a go-to subject matter expert for transactional buyers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision