Advanced Purchasing Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform advanced analytical tasks, often of a confidential nature, in support of the Global Purchasing category management and/or site management. Manages suppliers by developing improvement plans related to Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management. This position supports purchasing teams in turn providing support to the customer.

JOB DUTIES:

- This role is responsible and accountable for the analysis and maintenance of purchasing and quality data including but not limited to; purchase orders, quotations, invoices, source catalogs, material rejection disposal reports, tooling records, supplier data and measurements.
- This role has responsibility for implementation of local or regional sourcing strategy, under the direction of their Manager and experienced Buyers.

People:

- Works effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers at all levels.

Leadership:

- No direct reports. Will demonstrate advanced project management skills required to collect, compile, assimilate, communicate, and maintain information as required. Incumbent will assess and recommend solutions. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.

Strategy:

- Perform analytical and administrative tasks in support of Global Purchasing strategic initiatives.

Customers:

- This role may support Buyers, Supplier Development Engineers, and/or Managers working with category teams and sites. Customer(s) will be fully informed of progress on assignments to ensure all requirements are met. Participate in and provide analysis related to NPI projects to Product and Purchasing teams.
- Potential travel.

SKILLS:

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

- The position requires an undergraduate degree from a college or university or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate to advanced skill in use of computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, purchasing systems, and e-mail systems is preferred.
- Requires effective communications skills both oral and written.
- Must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.
- Preferred that the incumbent is familiar with basic procurement and quality principles, procedures, and techniques
- Required to be able to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.