Posted in Other 10 days ago.
Location: Clemmons, North Carolina
Position Profile: Procurement Analyst
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Manager, Procurement
Summary
The Procurement Analyst will procure component parts and assemblies to ensure the uninterrupted flow of production while maintaining Company goals related to quality, delivery, costs, and inventory levels. In this role, you should have a customer focused mindset and a strong business acumen. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
Essential Functions
• Manages supply chain activities with assigned suppliers for the procurement of complex and simple machined parts, standard hardware and / or source-controlled items through the procurement process to final delivery of product ensuring cost, delivery, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Executes sourcing strategies to maximize quality and service while minimizing cost.
• Administers proposals and contracts to maximize service while minimizing cost.
• Supports Procurement goals by issuing RFP/RFQs.
• Participates in assigned Project teams in order to support operational goals and business needs
• Serves as a liaison between Production and suppliers by negotiating costs and delivery requirements. Any variances require the ability to act based on production priorities and communicate any variance to all affected internal parties.
• Conducts regular supplier reviews with all assigned suppliers. Assist suppliers with improvement plans when quality, delivery, or cost concerns are identified.
• Facilitates Procurement process by issuing purchase orders and amendments in accordance with production requirements and inventory goals. Responsible for responding and reacting to internal schedule changes, communicating to the Supply Chain these changes, and supporting escalation or downgrade to the current production schedule with external suppliers immediately.
• Schedules regular outreach to assigned suppliers to ensure delivery schedule compliance.
• Reviews all data utilized for developing the various purchasing metrics to ensure the accuracy and integrity of each metric.
• Contributes to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure customer needs are met
Competencies
• Excellent verbal and written communications in English
• Proven experience as a Buyer, Supply Chain Analyst, or similar role
• Experience managing vendor relationships
• Thorough understanding of supply chain processes (e.g., Inventory planning, warehouse management)
• Working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Infor)
o Epicor experience preferred.
o Intermediate Excel experience
• Analytical mind with business acumen
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational ability
Supervisory responsibility
The Procurement Analyst role has no supervisory responsibilities.
Required education, certification, and experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business or similar field of study; or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) of years of Supply Chain or Purchasing experience
Preferred education, certification, and experience
• Experience in the Aerospace industry or direct materials purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Power BI or data analytics experience
Physical demands
• May require lifting, carrying, and pulling up to twenty (20) pounds.
• Up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing.
Travel
Up to 10% travel.
Other Duties
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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