Senior Procurement Analyst

Instinct•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

We're looking for a curious, analytically strong procurement professional who can combine category ownership with engaging the team with analytics, dashboards and supplier performance and relationship management. You’ll drive value through smart sourcing, clean data, crisp reporting and deep supplier engagement. If you enjoy messy data, complex supply chains, and leading & collaborating across the organization without formal authority, you’ll thrive in this role. The position is a key contributor to Instinct’s purpose to feed the unspoken bonds between pets, their people and the planet .

Requirements

Can influence without positional authority; high EQ and strong communicator
Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently & collaboratively
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and hit deadlines
Ability to analyze and effectively communicate recommendations based on analysis
Comfortable working in an evolving, fast-paced business environment.
Proactive drive to improve processes, partner with peers and deliver value.
Experience in ERP/MRP system(s) highly desired
Advance Excel and Power BI skills
Proficient in MS Office software applications
Bachelor’s degree in procurement, supply chain, engineering or related field.
Minimum 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience with preference towards CPG, packaging or the petfood industry.

Nice To Haves

Buyer experience ideal.
SQL and or data modeling/predictive analytics experience a plus
Familiarity with sustainability metrics and supplier ESG data

Responsibilities

Own tactical execution of relevant sourcing categories (based on experience) while supporting operational requirements as well as quality, service and cost improvements.
Ensure strong communication and relationship building with Marketing and R&D teams for product development
Support Instinct’s supply chain operations with excellence (internal and external co-manufacturers) through analysis, process improvement and critical thinking.
Build Power BI dashboards for spend, supplier performance, COGs drivers and risk. Support “one version of the truth” for enterprise-wide communications
Create and implement critical departmental KPIs that lead to data driven decisions. Ensure appropriate master data hygiene for reporting consistency
Ensure standard SRM scorecards, actions, meeting cadence in conjunction with parent company Procurement Excellence program.
Execute upon Instinct’s sourcing, sustainability, supply chain and COGS reduction goals.
Collaborate with Sr. Dir. of Strategic Sourcing on team policy, best practice development and training
Provide support and build relationships with stakeholders in different departments