Procurement Analyst

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Learn more about us as a workplace  Adhesive Materials is looking for a Procurement Analyst to join our team in Mills River.

Greetings from your future manager  Are you interested in making a positive impact? Our Procurement team at UPM Adhesive Materials leads with purpose, passion and ambition to grow! In this analytical role, you will have the opportunity to join a team that collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure we have the right product, at the right place, at the right time.

Come join us on our transformative journey!  - Lindsey Heavrin, Manager, Procurement, Americas.

What you will doTurn data into actionable insights by analyzing demand, inventory, supplier, ERP, and other procurement data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Develop, maintain, and enhance reports, dashboards, and analytical tools that support procurement, supply chain, and business decision-making.

Combine, validate, and maintain data from multiple systems and sources to ensure information is accurate, consistent, and business-ready.

Support raw material planning and procurement activities through analysis of inventory levels, consumption trends, lead times, and supplier performance.

Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to collect, verify, and maintain high-quality supply chain and procurement data.

Support supplier performance, procurement KPI reporting, and S&OP reviews by providing insights, highlighting risks, and recommending improvement opportunities.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on analytics, reporting automation, inventory optimization, process efficiency, and data quality.

Maintain compliance with company procurement policies, data governance requirements, and established working procedures.

Perform other procurement and supplier support duties.

Who you areYou have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

You bring experience in procurement, supply chain, planning, purchasing, data analytics, or a manufacturing environment and are eager to continue developing your expertise.

You enjoy working with data and transforming complex information into meaningful insights that support business decisions.

You are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable using reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, Oracle Analytics, or similar platforms.

You have experience working with ERP systems and understand the value of accurate, reliable data in supply chain and procurement processes.

You are curious about how supply chains operate and have knowledge of areas such as inventory management, demand planning, procurement, or supplier collaboration.

You communicate effectively with different audiences and can clearly explain data-driven insights and recommendations.

You build strong relationships through collaboration, trust, and a customer-focused mindset when working with internal and external stakeholders.

You are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You take ownership of your work, embrace continuous improvement, and enjoy contributing to team…