Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst - Stratford, CT or Moorestown, NJ/Remote
Shift: 4/10 schedule 1st Shift
Pay Rate: $35.00/Hr. on W2
Remote role but should be willing to come into the office to remedy the situation quickly.


Description:
• Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization.
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions.
• Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
• May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.


Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Procurement/buying experience
• SAP experience
• Self-starter with the ability to manage a high volume of purchase requirements, supply chain related tasks related to their assigned commodity/desk and associated purchase orders
• Must be highly organized and customer service focused
• Able to work independently in a virtual environment.