Procurement Analyst

LALA US•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst will be responsible for supporting the procurement of direct and indirect material categories, overseeing the contract life cycle, and the material and supplier onboarding. The Procurement Analyst will also develop, and lead category spend analytics and KPI reporting. The position will be responsible for executing ingredient and packaging purchase orders, following up with vendors and communicating regular status updates for internal supply chain, purchasing and stakeholders. Candidate must have experience reviewing plant demands vs. inventory levels, and ability to keep up with fast-paced operations over 400 SKUs.

Requirements

3 – 5 years’ work experience in Procurement & best practices and CPG industry trends.
Strong analytical and project management skills
Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
SAP experience is a must
Experience with various procurement tools (Project, DocuSign, Repositrak, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Proactive and Self-Driven: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and works effectively with minimal supervision.
Cross-Functional Acumen: Possesses a solid understanding of integrated operational functions (supply chain, manufacturing, quality).
Confidentiality and Professionalism: Utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential company information.
Detail-Oriented: A meticulous approach to data analysis and reporting.
Project Management & Organizational Skills: Highly organized with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Flexible and customer/client service oriented
Strong negotiation skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform updates to materials and suppliers in SAP, including: Pricing and sourcing updates Creating, modifying, and delisting materials Creating, modifying, and delisting suppliers Working in conjunction with plants and R&D to maintain accurate product information
Update monthly forecast files in conjunction with Procurement Leader
Conduct monthly business unit performance (spend analysis, PPV, and KPI reports)
Oversee onboarding and maintenance of suppliers, including: Coordinating with Finance to ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely payment to suppliers Partnering with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with the company’s quality standards and documentation requirements Score card supplier performance against key metrics
Create, send and confirm Purchase Orders
Maintain Open Purchase Order Report
Run Daily Inventory Status / Variance Report
Identify, quantify and communicate elements of supply chain risk to the appropriate stakeholders.
Support Procurement Lead with RFPs and contract negotiations
Maintain accurate database of all contracts for the company, ensuring contracts are managed through the contract life cycle appropriately
Participate in cross functional teams as needed to support business objectives