About Job: Purchasing Analyst

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strong relationships with new and existing vendors
• Initiate purchase orders and maintain adequate inventory levels
• Maintain all documents pertaining to per purchase orders for Customs Regulations
• Manage multiple product lines
• Manage vendor pricing
• Negotiate with vendors to obtain better pricing and terms
• Manage Requests for Proposal (RFP) and/or Requests for Quotation (RFQ)
• Help manage strategic projects
• Support Corporate Supply Management Initiatives and Programs
• Work directly with suppliers and Engineering to resolve issues
• Proof all product related marketing materials (flyers, catalogs, email/fax blasts, etc)
• Analyze inventory and sales data
• Provide product support for sales team
• Provide detailed product information to marketing department and sales teams as needed
• Ability to develop and prepare statistical and informational reports related to procurement
• Track shipments while communicating critical changes to sales team
• Manage the drafting of contracts to be completed with details when working with new vendors
• Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (at least 2 years of business experience)
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (specifically Microsoft Excel), CRM and SRM
• Strong communication and organizational skills, be able to prioritize tasks, and ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines
• Purchasing/Inventory experience a plus