Purchasing Analyst

About the role

The Purchasing Analyst will analyze purchasing trends, optimize procurement processes, identify cost-saving opportunities, maintain vendor relations, and support Weidmann personnel. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire P2P process, including PO committal, confirmation, and GR posting, while resolving invoice issues and reducing downtime.
• Analyze purchasing data for cost-saving opportunities and utilizing SAP reports and procurement dashboards.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and suppliers to align on procurement goals and implement best practices.
• Support market research, supplier evaluations, obtaining quotes, and negotiating pricing.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and create and process purchase orders promptly, adhering to guidelines.

Requirements

• Associates degree with 1 year of experience or 5 year of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related field.
• Requires proficiency in English oral and written skills.
• Requires interpersonal- communication, active listening, teamwork, dependability, motivation, time management & organization.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, including sourcing, purchasing, and contract interpretation.
• Ability to work independently while providing support functions remotely/at a distance.
• Experience with SAP- Purchasing Module and Microsoft office suite

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Deep understanding of procurement processes

Benefits

• Signing bonus
• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance
• PTO starting your FIRST day
• 401k plan with company match
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time