Purchasing Analyst

* Role is on-site 5x/week in Fuquay Varina, NC.

--You must already live locally to be considered (no relocation candidates please)

We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst to support manufacturing operations through a strong focus on data reporting and analytics (50%), along with purchasing execution (25%) and inventory control (25%). This role is highly analytical and plays a key part in improving visibility, accuracy, and overall purchasing efficiency.

• Strong career advancement potential with an org that heavily promotes from within
• Team centric culture with lunch cookouts several times/week
• Clear visibility to and voice with leadership
• Industry leading org

• Develop, automate, and maintain purchasing and inventory reports
• Create “what-if” analysis to support forecasting and decision-making
• Perform cost analysis and generate actionable insights
• Implement and manage vendor scorecards
• Support corporate reporting requests
• Use MS Excel, MS Access, and ERP systems for data analysis and reporting

• Review MRP requirements and place Purchase Orders to support manufacturing
• Maintain purchasing practices, policies, and procedures
• Develop and manage vendor relationships
• Initiate sourcing activities to support Engineering and Manufacturing
• Negotiate blanket orders and contracts
• Issue and monitor supplier corrective actions for delivery or quality issues

• Validate physical inventory against ERP/system records
• Establish and monitor inventory control practices and cycle counting
• Track inventory metrics to improve accuracy
• Monitor inventory levels to meet forecasted production demand

• Proficient in MS Excel and Access (data queries, analysis, reporting)
• Strong analytical and statistical skills to create and present meaningful insights

• Basic purchasing knowledge/experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems and MRP (material requirements planning) processes
• Database certifications
• Advanced Excel (Macros), and SQL knowledge