Purchasing Analyst

Job Title

Purchasing Analyst

Red Bank, NJ

Hybrid

Senior Manager, Direct Imports.

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high‑tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers.

Our products include finished goods, sub‑assemblies, services and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won’t you join us?

We are currently looking for a Purchasing Analyst to join our procurement team located at our Regional Office in Red Bank, NJ. In this role you will focus on materials such as fabrics and covers. Your mission will be to ensure these materials are properly sourced at the most competitive price and flowing smoothly through our processes. In many cases we already have contracts and agreements, but if it is something we haven’t sourced before, you’ll handle sourcing and negotiations.

• Facilitate the procurement of indirect materials and services covers and fabrics.
• Responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers such as negotiating proposals and obtaining product and/or service information including price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Collaborate with internal customers to develop business requirements and improve processes.
• Issue RFXs, Statements of Work and blanket, contract or spot buy purchase orders.
• Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Develop and execute supplier and commodity strategies to support plant procurement and manufacturing operations.
• Manage contract database.
• Responsible for supplier selection, sourcing documentation and recommendations to senior management.
• Responsible for the maintenance of procurement records in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable materials or service levels with users, suppliers and others to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows and support the team through strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent work experience.
• 3 - 6 years of purchasing experience, including raw materials.
• Demonstrated creativity in identifying and capturing opportunities to control costs, enhance quality, etc.
• Solid negotiation skills.
• Experience with purchasing modules in major ERP systems; SAP MRP experience is required.
• Strategic sourcing experience including supplier management.
• History of delivering significant savings projects.
• Track record of presenting projects to senior-level management.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Able to deal with pressures and timelines inherent in a fast-paced company.
• Possess the poise, confidence and presence to be able to deal effectively with external vendors, and all levels within the organization.
• Strong, self-confident, decisive leader with excellent listening skills, emotional maturity and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong team orientation and collaboration skills.
• Apparel industry experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance and flexible spending accounts.

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or…