Procurement Analyst​/Buyer

The Procurement Analyst/Buyer is responsible for managing and coordinating materials and resources to meet company objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

This position will be responsible for strategic and tactical procurement activities to support a growing coffee business. Working closely with our Supply Chain team, the Procurement Analyst/Buyer will ensure supply of critical packaging materials, ingredients, and equipment spare parts enabling reliable production.

• Analyst
• Through ERP tools, inventory tracking methods, and MRP, the role will be responsible for procuring supplies to meet production needs while maintaining healthy inventory levels and working capital value.
• Leverage same tools and supplier relationships to capture cost optimization opportunities
• Develop supplier relationships to ensure mutual benefit while establishing a candid feedback loop on vendor performance, material quality, or price negotiations.
• Grow our continuous improvement culture by identifying value added solutions to improve procurement process, methods, or the need for alternative supply options.
• Procurement Buyer
• Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Manage supplier profiles within ERP.
• Develop and maintain key material vendor relationships, utilize negotiation skills to ensure mutually beneficial business relationships.
• Ensure needed materials are ordered and received to accommodate production schedule and overall demand plan, monitor lead times and adjust purchase or production plans as needed to ensure on-time fulfillment.)
• Collaborate with the procurement manager to strategically source materials from most value-added suppliers. Consider supplier responsiveness, service level, MOQ requirements, payment terms, stock hold options, and cost to determine overall value.
• Support ERP/MRP system improvements for better data accuracy and automation.
• Follow procurement best practices and policies, as well as ensure compliance with existing SOPs and regulations
• Perform other related duties, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or analyst role.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software

• Proficiency in SAP ERP - Purchase order management, inventory control, MPR modules
• Microsoft Excel, Pivot tables & VLOOKUP functions, MACROs.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of business operations and supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills with suppliers
• Ability to analyze data and trends to make informed purchasing decisions
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and vendor sourcing practices
• Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems
• Preferred if certified CPSM or APSM

• BENEFITS INCLUDE:
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K Match
• LOCATION: Corporate Headquarters located in Shakopee, MN.