Procurement Analyst

VCNA•Bridgeview, IL

2d•$70,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This person will be supporting the procurement area on the administrative related tasks. They will work closely with procurement and operations teams, to facilitate the communication with vendors and accounts payable. As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture. With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future. Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new, and you're invited to be part of it.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited College or University and/or three to five years related experience and/or training/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have extensive Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Vendor Relationships, as well as accounting terms and concepts and maintenance operations.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
A flexible and adaptable team player who is service oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills with superior organizational and analytical abilities

Nice To Haves

Understanding of concrete/construction industry will be preferred.
Awareness of procurement processes, accounts payables, and receiving functions will be preferred

Responsibilities

Process purchase orders via the procurement system (coupa and SAP), manage inquiries, expediting and status reviews, work closely with our AP department to ensure vendors receive payments on time and within the payment terms
Support the maintenance of Departmental (KPI's) key performance indicators
Preparation and coordination of all aspects of bidding process for RF's (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote).
Responsible for ensuring vendor communication and vendor performance is adhered to Operations requirements
Support development and maintenance of procurement processes and procedures between all stakeholders in the business (Operations, Procurement, and Accounts Payable).
Manage and support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. Spend Analysis, Client Relationships, and Supplier Performance).
Manage reporting of Procurement performance metrics.
Reconcile invoices to purchase order to ensure correct pricing /quantity.
Proactively communicate with staff and suppliers regarding agreements, PO's, ordering, pricing, service level compliance, product availability, policy/guidelines and resolving related purchasing issues.

Benefits

Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
Training, professional development
Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
Tuition reimbursement/assistance
Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family
Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
Fertility drug coverage
Paid Maternity Leave Top Up