Purchasing Analyst - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you energized by solving complex problems, working with suppliers, and ensuring operations run smoothly behind the scenes? At Publix, our success starts with strong, strategic partnerships and efficient procurement. As a Purchasing Analyst in Industrial Operations Purchasing you’ll play a key role in supporting stores, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities by ensuring the right equipment, materials, and services are in place when and where they’re needed. In this role, you’ll support procurement operations through a mix of analytical work, supplier collaboration, and process management.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher in a business-related field
• 1 year of experience in Industrial Operations procurement
• 2 years’ experience purchasing using SAP or equivalent ERP software
• 2 years’ experience using an inventory management system
• 3 years’ experience in customer service or analytical field

Responsibilities

• Procure equipment, parts, materials, and services to support stores, distribution centers, warehouses, support locations, and manufacturing facilities
• Serve as a subject matter expert within your assigned category, partnering with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues and identify improvements
• Source and evaluate supplier quotes, managing vendor relationships and negotiating pricing, terms, and delivery timelines
• Manage purchase orders and requisitions in SAP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company standards
• Support inventory replenishment and asset disposition, maintaining balanced inventory levels and facilitating the resale or disposal of equipment as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree