Procurement Analyst

Avantor•USA-MA Remote, MA

9d•$62,500 - $100,625

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst manages forecast for finished good inventory and develops replenishment plans in accordance with Avantor Fluid Handling, LLC and Masterflex, LLC stocking strategies and inventory policies. Executes purchase orders to meet replenishment plan as well as customer demand variations to maximize customer service. Nurtures working relationships with vendors to ensure superb delivery performance and strong cost containment both in procurement and logistics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years in a supply chain related field required.
Experience utilizing ERP system for planning/procurement/operations (SAP preferred).
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with ability to effectively work in a team environment.
Excellent with multi-tasking, follow-up and execution of assignments
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and manage/multiple SKUs
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
Excellent listening skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive
Detail oriented, solution focused.
Understands the financial impact of variances, purchase prices and inventory investment.
Excellent computer skills: ability to learn new systems quickly and maneuver the internet and internal intranet sites with ease
Strong drive for results
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Manages purchasing activities in SAP, including but not limited to placing purchasing orders, confirming orders, and expediting to support customer demand.
Execute replenishment plan by placing economical purchase orders based on lead time.
Manage vendor relationships and resolve issues related to delivery performance, price variances, minimums, and logistics issues.
Provide regular feedback on critical vendors to ensure proactive compliance to committed performance.
Manages inventory levels to ensure days of supply goals are met; actively reduces slow, excess, and obsolete inventory.
Maintains critical supply chain data to support forecasting, customer communication and product planning throughout the organization.
Reconciles invoices as required.
Reviews forecast and master data to close supply gaps before they impact customers.
Analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems; recommends solutions as appropriate.
Communicates as needed with manufacturing, customer service, quality, marketing, sourcing and operations departments regarding product availability and delivery schedules.
Improves the responsiveness of the operation through managing lead times and collaborating with stakeholders to improve the supply chain.
Establishes and deploys best practices to ensure customer and business expectations are met for all inventory planning and business strategies.
Performs other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.