Purchasing Analyst II

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchasing Analyst II supports purchasing tasks, including making contact with vendors, selling programs, and managing the front-end setup and collection of information.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in purchasing or a related field
Demonstrated ability to negotiate prices and terms and manage vendor relationships effectively
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, ability to multitask, and organizational skills
Capable of working collaboratively and independently
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree preferred
Working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain management software preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
Identify potential programs and products to integrate into the network, conducting detailed research and analysis
Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions with vendors to secure favorable agreements
Manage the front-end setup and collection of information required for new programs, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Collaborate with the Vendor Onboarding team to ensure a smooth transition for new vendors and programs
Develop and maintain reporting tools to support purchasing analysis, trend identification, and decision-making
Participate in system maintenance and updates to ensure data accuracy and integrity
Assist in implementing improvements to purchasing workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Provide mentorship and guidance to Purchasing Analyst I team members, supporting their development and helping resolve routine purchasing issues