Procurement Analyst

## Procurement Analyst Apply:
Asheville, NC:
Dixon, IL:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
NB6026648

Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are front runners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage.

Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils!

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 do
*** Turn 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 are
*** You 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…