Buyer

Buyer / Purchasing Analyst The Buyer / Purchasing Analyst will support the Purchasing team by providing analytical, operational, and sourcing support across resourcing activities, team performance analytics, and selected low-complexity sourcing initiatives. This role is ideal for a professional who is detail-oriented, data-driven, and eager to build purchasing knowledge while helping the team make informed, timely, and effective business decisions. The position will act as a bridge between purchasing execution and data insight, supporting buyers and leadership with accurate reporting, supplier and sourcing documentation, market research, and day-to-day coordination. The role will also manage small sourcing activities under guidance, helping ensure compliance with purchasing processes, cost objectives, supplier engagement expectations, and business timelines. Key Responsibilities: Purchasing Analytics and Reporting Develop, maintain, and update purchasing reports, dashboards, and trackers to support team visibility, decision-making, and follow-up Analyze purchasing data, supplier information, sourcing status, resourcing activity, cost inputs, and performance indicators to identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities Prepare clear summaries and insights for buyers, managers, and leadership, translating data into practical recommendations or next steps Support recurring business reviews, team meetings, and leadership updates by collecting inputs, validating data accuracy, and preparing materials Monitor team workload, sourcing pipeline, resourcing actions, and key deliverables to help improve prioritization and execution discipline Resourcing and Team Support Support buyers and category teams with resourcing activities, including data collection, supplier comparisons, documentation, business case preparation, and approval follow-up Coordinate inputs from internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams as needed Track action items, milestones, supplier responses, and open issues to ensure timely progress against sourcing and resourcing objectives Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, supplier information, quotes, approvals, and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures Help identify process improvements, reporting enhancements, or standard work opportunities to increase team efficiency and consistency Sourcing Activities Manage low-complexity sourcing events or assigned sourcing workstreams under the guidance of a Buyer or Purchasing Manager Conduct supplier research, request and organize quotes, compare commercial inputs, and summarize sourcing options Support supplier communication related to quote requests, documentation needs, timing, and clarification of basic requirements Assist with cost comparison, negotiation preparation, award recommendations, and implementation follow-up for assigned activities Ensure sourcing activities follow purchasing policies, delegation of authority, documentation standards, and compliance expectations Stakeholder and Supplier Collaboration Build effective working relationships with internal customers, buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional partners Communicate clearly and proactively on status, risks, data needs, and upcoming deadlines Help resolve routine purchasing questions by gathering information, escalating issues appropriately, and keeping stakeholders informed Demonstrate a customer-focused mindset while balancing cost, quality, timing, compliance, and business needs Core Competencies Analytical Thinking: Uses data to understand issues, identify opportunities, and support recommendations Execution Discipline: Follows through on commitments, tracks details, and keeps work moving forward Business Acumen: Understands how purchasing decisions impact cost, timing, quality, and operational performance Collaboration: Works effectively with buyers, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to achieve shared objectives Continuous Improvement: Looks for ways to simplify reporting, improve processes, and increase team effectiveness Learning Agility: Demonstrates curiosity, openness to feedback, and a desire to grow within the purchasing function Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, summarize findings, and present information in a clear and practical way. Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels. High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential or sensitive business information appropriately. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in purchasing, supply chain, analytics, finance, project coordination, or a related business function Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerPoint and reporting tools such as Power BI Basic understanding of purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain concepts