Procurement Analyst

• The Procurement Analyst is responsible for multiple Procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams and standard work to build and execute project implementation plans for productivity and continuous improvement projects
• Partner with Product Growth Teams to assist with projects charter, benefits, and resource requirements
• Responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate
• Investigate, coordinate and communicate project changes
• Identify gaps to goals and collaboratively develop and support countermeasures and activities to close the gap and exceed targets
• Support Product Growth Team’s goals by leading and executing supplier rationalization, quality and delivery improvement projects
• Work to align strategies between Commodity, Product Growth Teams, and Sector Growth Teams

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of previous work experience in a diversified industrial company in the areas of procurement, engineering, project management, quality, finance and/or operations required
• Strong understanding of the procurement processes at an operational and leadership level
• Demonstrated ability for independent thinking and multi-tasking
• Proven ability to plan pro-actively, anticipate issues and have excellent problem resolution records with little or no input or assistance
• Excellent follow-through
• Proficiency in computer applications including industry-related software and tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills across organization
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff; foster team dynamic
• Experience in International sourcing experience, running large complex cross functional projects a plus
• Experience in supplier development, materials management, and/or supplier quality a plus
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, project management, and supplier development, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in problem resolution and effective communication, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Procurement Processes
• Project Management
• Supplier Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Negotiation Skills

• Project Implementation
• Supplier Rationalization
• Quality Improvement
• Materials Management
• International Sourcing

• Independent Thinking
• Multi-Tasking
• Excellent Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Team Leadership

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Diversified Industrial Company
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Leadership
• Problem Resolution
• Cross-Functional Projects

• Industry-Related Software
• Computer Applications