Purchasing Analyst

WIN Waste Innovations•Westville, NJ

About The Position

WIN Waste is seeking a detail-driven and proactive Purchasing Analyst II to support procurement and operational needs. The position sources goods and services, negotiates pricing and agreements, manages supplier relationships, monitors inventory levels, and ensures compliance with company standards. Success requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and an understanding of project planning, budgeting, and scheduling. The Purchasing Analyst works with Maintenance and Operations to support inventory management and warehouse operations, maintaining appropriate stock levels of spare parts and consumable materials through a shared ownership model. The role also collaborates with accounts payable and accounting on invoice discrepancies and supports internal stakeholders with timely order status updates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a similar area of study, or five or more years of previous relevant experience.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective agreements.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective internal and external collaboration.
Analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Review open orders during morning meetings.
Provide updates on parts and material receiving, ongoing bid work, and the general state of the warehouse.
Source materials, equipment, and services to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliability.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms to secure favorable outcomes for WIN Waste.
Build and maintain vendor relationships and resolve cost, delivery, or quality issues.
Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in alignment with company policies.
Provide timely order status updates to internal stakeholders.
Generate reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, costs, and supplier performance.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Work with accounts payable and accounting departments to address vendor invoice discrepancies.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations teams on inventory management and warehouse operations, maintaining appropriate stock levels of spare parts and consumable materials through a shared ownership model.
Maintain and monitor computerized inventory systems and coordinate with departments to forecast purchasing needs.
Participate in annual inventory counts as required by company policy.
Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and documentation.
Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing practices.