Procurement Analyst I

Position Details:

Title : Procurement Analyst I

Location : Phoenix, AZ 85044

Pay Rate : $25.00/hr. - $32.87/hr. on W2

Contract : 02.5 Months Contract with potential extension

Shift : Start from 7:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Work Schedule: 4/40

Authorization : US Citizenship Required

Position Description

The role is responsible for supporting purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers to meet operational requirements.

This position plays a key part in managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving issues that may impact production or service schedules.

Expediting Activities

Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries to ensure on-time arrival of materials.

Identify potential delays, escalate issues, and coordinate corrective action with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Track and report order status changes, highlighting risks to schedule.

Supplier Communication & Follow-Up Request and track supplier acknowledgements to confirm receipt and acceptance of purchase orders. Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status, changes, and delivery commitments. Build and maintain positive supplier relationships to support proactive issue resolution.

Resolving Receiving / Purchase Order Discrepancies Investigate and resolve mismatches between received materials and purchase order requirements, including quantity, pricing, part numbers, and documentation issues. Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and suppliers to correct discrepancies and ensure accurate system transactions. Drive timely resolution of open receiving issues to prevent inventory inaccuracies and production delays.

Skills Required

Technical & Process Skills

Understanding procurement processes, ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle systems, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and supplier documentation

Knowledge of supply chain flow: purchasing ? receiving ? inventory ? Production

Experience resolving receiving/PO discrepancies (quantity, price, part number mismatches)

Familiarity with lead times, material planning concepts, and basic inventory management Supplier & Communication Skills

Strong follow-up and supplier communication skills to ensure PO acknowledgements and delivery commitments

Ability to build productive supplier relationships and navigate escalations professionally

Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional coordination Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions

Basic data analysis skills to track expediting priorities, PO status, supplier performance metrics

Attention to detail to catch discrepancies before they impact production Organizational & Prioritization Skills

Ability to manage multiple open orders, expedite priorities, and time-sensitive issues

Strong focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate records Soft Skills

Customer-service mindset toward internal stakeholders (Planning, Receiving, Production, Quality)

Resilience and adaptability-especially when dealing with supplier delays or sudden material shortages

Skills Preferred

Strong Excel skill preferred & Effective communicator.

Experience Required

Purchasing/Procurement Experience

Education Required

Experience Requirements 2 3 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or related materials management functions or

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field








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