Purchasing Analyst Part-Time, Manufacturing Supply Purchasing Lakeland

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Location: Lakeland, FL;
Job : 35473 ;
Department: Industrial Operations Purchasing;
Working Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm;
Monday - Friday;
Pay Frequency: Weekly;
Date Posted: Jan 20, 2026

In Manufacturing Supply Purchasing (MSP), the Part-time Purchasing Analyst manages the supplier base and researches, analyzes, and reviews ingredients, packaging, supplies, and equipment categories. This includes ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products and services and negotiating the best supplier agreements for Publix. The Purchasing Analyst reports to the Category Manager.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Research, analyze and review ingredients, packaging, supplies and equipment categories utilizing the Publix Purchasing Methodology
• Understand customer requirements, source and research industries to understand supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, market conditions, industry trends and key cost drivers
• Negotiate the best agreement for Publix
• Analyze and develop various spreadsheets and documents (e.g. scan data, miscellaneous volume movement, forecasting, product screening, product testing, etc.), summarize and present information in a clear and concise matter

• Working toward the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, which can be gained through college coursework
• Problem-solving and creative thinking
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization in both formal and informal situations
• Ability to encourage participation, learning, innovation and creativity within teams and associates
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects, plan effectively and exhibit poise and professionalism in stressful situations
• Possess strong leadership skills
• High degree of motivation
• Professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well with others and be a team member
• Obvious enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and a commitment to Publix and our Mission

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
• Experience utilizing strong statistical skills
• Solid understanding of purchasing, manufacturing processes and business practices
• Experience in manufacturing processes, and/or
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Access
• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. The bonus for this position is 8 hours of pay when a new associate joins Publix prior to July
1. There is no bonus in the first year for associates hired after July 1. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to 8 hours’ pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.