Procurement Analyst

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

We are seeking a Procurement Analyst, Indirects to join our team at our Los Angeles HQ. As a Procurement Analyst, Indirects, you will support and optimize Indirect Procurement processes by managing our SAP ECC, SAP SRM, and Ariba systems, ensuring accurate sourcing data, resolving supplier and system issues, and supporting RFx events. Your work will enhance operational efficiency, vendor performance, and cross‑functional alignment across the organization.

This role requires you to be onsite in Los Angeles, CA four days per week, giving you hands‑on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.

• Salary Range: $67,000–$72,000

• Manage procurement system data and workflows across SAP ECC, SAP SRM, and Ariba to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Serve as a key connection point for bakeries, vendors, and internal departments to resolve sourcing and system-related inquiries
• Support sourcing initiatives through RFx coordination, basic negotiations, and supplier engagement
• Analyze procurement data to improve visibility, decision‑making, and process reliability
• Build strong relationships with bakery teams to anticipate needs and maintain ERP accuracy
• Identify and support solutions for supply challenges to minimize business disruption
• Contribute to procurement process improvements and cross-functional initiatives led by Procurement leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting (preferred)
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Prior experience with SAP or Ariba (preferred)
• Ability to work Central Time hours (6 AM–3 PM Pacific)
• Ability to work onsite four days per week in a hybrid schedule

• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, or supply chain teams
• Familiarity with RFx processes and vendor management
• Strong customer…