Procurement Analyst

Responsibilities

• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
• Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
• Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity.
• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience
• Advanced English proficiency with the ability to communicate fluently and professionally in both spoken and written English.
• Experience using SAP (Procurement functions, Business Warehouse, Business Objects most preferred)
• Experienced in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Looking for a motivated team player
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop long-lasting relationships
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience with Supply Chain processes
• Work independently, remain calm under pressure

Hard Skills

• Cost Analysis
• RFP Preparation
• Purchase Order Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Supplier Relationship Management

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills
• Team Player
• Ability to Work Independently
• Calm Under Pressure
• Relationship Development