Procurement Analyst/Buyer

Refresco • Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst/ Buyer will monitor supplier performance, identify cost saving and continuous improvement opportunities, perform spend & market analyses, and participate in supplier negotiations. This person will work with internal teams and suppliers to help analyze the data for synthesis, identify cost improvement initiatives that could add value, and drive a reduction in complexity across the categories.

Requirements

• Strong Technical and Analytical Skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, using ERP systems, and learning other Procurement software applications.
• Must understand “Total Cost of Ownership” concepts.
• Be a self-driven problem solver.
• Project Management skills to set up processes that monitor project progress and completion rates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Works well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Technical Field.
• 0-3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support cost savings, track and improve supplier performance, and find opportunities for value enhancement.
• Supplier Management: Hold suppliers accountable for delivering on service commitments, fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Measure identified supplier KPIs for quarterly reviews.
• Tracking costs: Maintaining records to track invoices and costs, and reviewing costs to meet budget regulations
• Managing sourcing plans to ensure they reduce total cost and optimize value
• Managing claims, and other administrative tasks
• Reporting: Generating monthly, quarterly, and annual supply cost reports, including but not limited to departmental scorecards, spend analyses, SKU rationalization opportunities, spend reduction tracking, etc.
• Supporting procurement projects: Assisting with procurement projects such as the RFx process, cost down initiatives, consolidation opportunities, and similar efforts.
• Maintaining relationships: Cultivating new and ongoing relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level