Purchasing Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for sourcing and executing the procurement activity for raw materials, chemicals and facility supplies.

Primary Responsibility

• Works closely with management with respects to raw material forecasting.
• Evaluates raw material forecast submitted by management, sales, and production to suggest adjustments based off changes pertaining but not limited to production, warehousing, and inventory position.
• Review supplier shipping schedules against the raw material forecast to identify and resolve future potential inventory issues.
• Assist with sourcing of raw material and packaging supplies by interviewing suppliers to obtain price and specification information.
• Works with management to troubleshoot and resolve quality problems with suppliers.
• Assist in managing bulk tank inventory levels to support production as needed.
• Resolve accounts payable discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with updating inventory spreadsheets and verifying inventory as needed.
• Coordinate the logistics of raw materials from overseas shipments.
• Ensures data integrity in the ERP system as well as streamlining transactional elimination opportunities
• Monitor supplier performance and participate in audit controls for the business unit.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associates degree in business related field preferred
• At least 3 to 5 years of purchasing experience or education in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Chemical and/or manufacturing experience desired.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically data entry and inventory control.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and be a self-starter: initiative is a must.
• Proactive communication - monitors raw material supply vs. production schedule and informs production staff of anticipated problems and issues.
• Detail oriented - accurate entry of data and ability to quickly and accurately identify discrepancies of ordered and received goods.
• Track record of following up with vendors on orders placed, identifying shipment and other timing delays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with company personnel and vendors.
• Comfortable working in Plant/Warehouse environment
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, Stand, Walk
• Lift up to 20 lbs

work environment

Office Setting with some Warehouse interaction.