Procurement Analyst

Fanatics Commerce•Winona, MN

4d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst supports end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities across Fanatics Commerce. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager and Director of Supply Chain, the role provides purchasing analysis, purchase order administration, supplier coordination, inventory analysis, and data maintenance. It supplies accurate, timely information for purchasing, inventory, supplier, and sourcing decisions, follows established procedures, and escalates exceptions, supply risks, and decisions requiring purchasing or commercial authority to the appropriate Buyer or management. The role uses data, automation, and AI-enabled insights to support execution and business outcomes. The analyst works cross-functionally with internal departments and suppliers to support routine purchasing and delivery matters, product introductions, supplier transitions, special orders, supplier onboarding, and inventory availability. The role also supports sourcing and RFQ activities, cost and PPV analysis, procurement reporting, data quality, purchasing-system improvements, and the adoption of digital tools and AI to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory, logistics, or business operations, with demonstrated ability to manage data and operational workflows accurately.
Strong Excel skills, including building and maintaining reports, analyzing purchasing and inventory data, and identifying trends and exceptions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy across high volumes of purchasing, supplier, and inventory data.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coordinate professionally with suppliers and collaborate across internal departments.
Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, including identifying discrepancies, escalating exceptions, and supporting data-driven purchasing and sourcing decisions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, with self-motivation, strong follow-through, and willingness to learn supply chain processes quickly.
Associate degree or equivalent experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP/MRP systems; ability to create, maintain, and monitor purchase orders and system data within established parameters.

Responsibilities

Partner with Procurement, Planning, Production, Engineering, Logistics, Compliance, Finance, Customer Service, and other departments to gather information and resolve routine purchasing and data issues.
Coordinate with suppliers on purchase order acknowledgments, order status, shipment schedules, and documentation for routine delivery matters.
Prepare analysis for Buyers and management, and escalate material shortages, supplier performance concerns, pricing discrepancies, and inventory risks.
Support new product introductions, supplier transitions, and special orders so material availability aligns with production timelines and fan-facing delivery commitments.
Monitor MRP, inventory, purchase order, forecast, and supplier information to identify material requirements and potential supply concerns.
Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation, and system setup.
Analyze excess inventory, shortages, and material availability to help ensure products are available when needed.
Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify trends, exceptions, risks, and opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency.
Support sourcing and RFQ activities by gathering specifications, requesting quotations, organizing supplier responses, and preparing cost and quotation comparisons for Buyer or management review.
Identify discrepancies in purchasing, inventory, supplier, and item data, and work with appropriate departments to research and correct them.
Support purchasing-system, master-data, reporting, and process-improvement initiatives.
Create and maintain purchase orders based on approved requirements, established parameters, and Buyer or management direction; keep dates, quantities, pricing, lead times, and supplier information accurate and current.
Prepare timely purchasing, inventory, supplier-performance, PPV, cost, and other procurement reports for Buyers and management.
Maintain pricing information, identify cost variances, and prepare supporting cost and PPV analysis for purchasing decisions.
Follow up on overdue purchase orders and promptly communicate changes or potential supply concerns to the appropriate Buyer or management.
Apply AI and technology, and use data and digital tools, to improve efficiency, quality, decision-making, and performance.
Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working, and contribute to continuous improvement.