Purchasing analyst

Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to support overall strategic and operational objectives:

• Strategic Sourcing: Support inter-departmental initiatives, identify domestic/global supply sources, and implement strategies to control product costs.
• Risk & Supply Management: Monitor Tier 2/3 supplier risks to mitigate disruptions, manage day-to-day commodity requirements, and use strategic expediting and inventory control to optimize customer fill rates.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain and improve vendor relationships and analyze performance data (cost, quality, on-time delivery).
• Trade & Logistics Compliance: Facilitate trade-compliant documents; perform landed cost analysis evaluating freight, duties, and tariffs; navigate global import/export regulations.
• ERP Data Integrity: Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, lead time, and pricing data within the ERP to ensure effective supply chain planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales to align on forecast changes, demand initiatives, and potential supply constraints.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education/Experience: Relevant Bachelor's degree OR 5-10 years of experience in Purchasing & Logistics (global experience is a plus).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Data Analytics). Experience with ERP data management. Project management skills (PMP is a plus).
• Core Competencies: Proven negotiation skills, market research capabilities, and financial modeling skills.
• Soft Skills: Strategic mindset, excellent verbal/written communication, organizational abilities, and a knack for quick, diplomatic problem-solving.
• Travel: Willingness to travel globally as required.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced office environment with multi-level challenges and competing priorities.
• Professional, casual atmosphere with regular involvement on the warehouse floor as required.

salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day purchasing activities to support overall strategic and operational objectives:

• Strategic Sourcing: Support inter-departmental initiatives, identify domestic/global supply sources, and implement strategies to control product costs.
• Risk & Supply Management: Monitor Tier 2/3 supplier risks to mitigate disruptions, manage day-to-day commodity requirements, and use strategic expediting and inventory control to hit customer fill rates.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain and improve vendor relationships and analyze performance data (cost, quality, on-time delivery).
• Trade & Logistics Compliance: Facilitate trade-compliant documents; perform landed cost analysis evaluating freight, duties, and tariffs; navigate global import/export regulations.
• ERP Data Integrity: Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, lead time, and pricing data within the ERP to ensure effective supply chain planning.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales to align on forecast changes, demand initiatives, and potential supply constraints.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment

Skills

• Global Sourcing
• Logistics Management
• ERP Data
• Data Analytics
• Supplier Relations
• Contract Negotiations

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.