Purchasing Analyst

FXI • Red Bank, NJ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Purchasing Analyst to join our procurement team located at our Regional Office in Red Bank, NJ. In this role you will focus on materials such as fabrics and covers. Your mission will be to ensure these materials are properly sourced at the most competitive price and flowing smoothly through our processes. In many cases we already have contracts and agreements, but if it's something we haven't sourced before, you'll handle sourcing and negotiations.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or equivalent work experience
• 3 - 6 years of purchasing experience, including raw materials
• Demonstrated creativity in identifying and capturing opportunities to control costs, enhance quality, etc
• Solid negotiation skills
• Experience with purchasing modules in major ERP systems; SAP MRP experience is required
• Strategic sourcing experience including supplier management
• History of delivering significant savings projects
• Track record of presenting projects to senior-level management
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Able to deal with pressures and timelines inherent in a fast-paced company
• Possess the poise, confidence and presence to be able to deal effectively with external vendors, and all levels within the organization
• Strong, self-confident, decisive leader with excellent listening skills, emotional maturity and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Strong team orientation and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the procurement of indirect materials and services covers and fabrics
• Responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers such as negotiating proposals and obtaining product and/or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and improve processes
• Issue RFX's, Statements of Work, and blanket, contract or spot buy purchase orders
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Develop and execute supplier and commodity strategies to support plant procurement and manufacturing operations
• Manage contract database
• Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation and recommendations to senior management
• Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines
• Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers, and others to determine root cause and corrective action

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees