Procurement Analyst

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose:
We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste.

As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In pursuit of this shared purpose we are working to build a world class Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team.

Lineage is currently searching for a Procurement Analyst to join our growing team. Ideal candidates possess experience and/or education in business, supply chain management, finance or economics combined with strong technical skills, natural curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment. You will be data-driven and use business analytics to understand and continuously optimize sourcing activities. You will be responsible for leading short term (day to day) strategic sourcing strategy and execution for your categories under the supervision of a sourcing lead and maintain a strong focus on supplier management and development (supplier selection, contracts, supplier performance).

This includes running aggregated sourcing events (RFPs), managing internal and external stakeholder expectations and contributing toward achieving departmental goals. Emphasis is on delivering high quality goods and services to the organization at the lowest cost in a sustainable and ethical manner.

• Category Strategy – in conjunction with Sourcing Lead, develop annual category segment strategies and savings targets. Monitor entire purchasing process, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Identify new sources of supply, as well as any opportunities to standardize goods and services across the supply chain. Use e-sourcing tools to execute RFPs and negotiate with supply base.
• Category Expertise – Develop a deep understanding of category segments under management. Understand market trends and conditions that impact price and ability of suppliers to deliver goods or services, obtain raw materials, etc. Demonstrate this knowledge to internal and external stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Purchase Process Expertise – support the P2P process to ensure a seamless experience for Lineage’s purchasers resolving issues or providing training where needed.
• Assist, prepare, submit, evaluate, and manage RFP process.
• Administer supplier selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation process to ensure strategic sourcing of high-quality vendors.
• Negotiate and administer new or expiring supplier agreements and contracts.
• Participate in the development of specifications for products, supplies and substitute materials.
• Manage supplier partnership with organization, ensuring contractual obligations are met, supplier concerns are addressed, and claims against suppliers are resolved.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Source vendors of equipment and supplies (as needed) and assess them to determine strategic alignment with organization, as well product/service availability and terms of sales.
• Analyze historical spend data to identify new ways to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery, trace shipments, follow up on open orders.
• Administer and manage the Requisition and Purchasing System including preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders.
• Liaison to other departments, particularly Field Operations, Finance and Accounting.
• Assist in developing and implementing purchasing instructions, strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelors degree required.
• 1-3+ years of progressive industry and/or procurement experience.
• General knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement practices,…