Purchasing Analyst II

Welcome to Love's

The Purchasing Analyst II supports purchasing tasks, including making contact with vendors, selling programs, and managing the front-end setup and collection of information.

Job Functions

• Establish and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Identify potential programs and products to integrate into the network, conducting detailed research and analysis
• Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure favorable agreements
• Manage the front-end setup and collection of information required for new programs, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with the Vendor Onboarding team to ensure a smooth transition for new vendors and programs
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to support purchasing analysis, trend identification, and decision-making
• Participate in system maintenance and updates to ensure data accuracy and integrity
• Assist in implementing improvements to purchasing workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Purchasing Analyst I team members, supporting their development and helping resolve routine purchasing issues

Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate prices and terms and manage vendor relationships effectively

Skills and Physical Demands

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management software preferred
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, ability to multitask, and organizational skills
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently
• Prolonged sitting, some bending, and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision
• Must be available to travel when needed (traveling by car and plane about 10% of the time)

Our Culture

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Culture

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.