Purchasing Analyst

About the role

A Purchasing Analyst role focused on procurement operations within a fast-paced environment, supporting strategic sourcing, vendor management, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and ensure adherence to purchasing guidelines, company policies, and strategic objectives.
• Manage RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs to support business project needs, including sourcing and evaluating vendors.
• Source new product streams, acquire vendors, and develop innovative procurement strategies.
• Oversee data management related to purchases and contracts, and contribute to developing purchasing standard methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and optimize procurement workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience, including management of RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Strong command of purchasing management fundamentals.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, and Adobe Pro.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work on-site in Springfield, MA, and manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infor Lawson ERP systems.
• Background in utility industry or similar regulated environments.
• Vendor negotiation and cost reduction experience.
• Familiarity with managing logistics and international procurement documentation.

Pay

Pay Range $30-$33 per hour