Purchasing Analyst
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Business
Supply Chain & Logistics, Business Analyst -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics
Summary
Job title:
Purchasing Analyst
Job
Department:
Carlsbad - CAIN
Location:
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Summary:
The Purchasing Analyst supports procurement operations by analyzing purchasing data, supplier pricing, and inventory trends for products and materials. This role evaluates vendor performance, lead times, and cost structures to ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of material and supplies. The Purchasing Analyst partners with sales and operations teams to optimize inventory levels, support demand forecasting, and improve gross margin performance.
Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of electrical distribution products, market pricing dynamics, and supplier programs.
- 1-3 years experience in distribution industry
- 1-2 years of purchasing or project management experience
- Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, negotiation and networking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and ability to run and review date to make to an effective decision
- Critical thinking in terms of analyzing and maintaining inventory levels
- Bachelor's degree
- Remote
- This job operates in a professional office environment and various warehouse locations and conditions.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear.
- The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
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Essential Job Functions- Manage and replenish inventory based on a weekly buying schedule
- Manage stock and pricing terms with vendors
- Work with vendors to complement current lines and share new products with the sales team
- Review nonstock quotes and intel from sales team to add products to the stock packageli>
- Work with operations through analytics to find efficiencies and best practices for both sides of the business
- Approve and manage all stock transfers
- Provide support to operations as needed
- Update Special Pricing Agreements before rebate deadline
CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran
Compensation RangeThe compensation range for this position is $28 to $42 hourly.
Other CompensationThe following additional compensation may be applicable for this position:
- Bonus
- Profit Sharing
Benefits available for this position are:
- 401(k) (18 or older)
- Paid Sick Leave (Full-Time)
- Paid Sick Leave (Part-Time) - per your State's requirements
- Insurance (Full-Time) - Medical, Dental, Vision Care
- Insurance (Part-Time) - Medical only (30+ hours/week)
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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