Purchasing Analyst

Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Analyst. In this role, you will be responsible for looking at market outlooks and determine when and what to buy when contracting with vendors, ordering supplies, or making a big investment in a product, technology, etc. You will also be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies to purchase commodities.

Job Duties

* Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers

* Lead negotiations on pricing, order quantities, and delivery timelines to optimize value..

* Working with legal counsel to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.

* Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.

* Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.

* Manage the end-to-end purchase requisition-to-order process, including price negotiations and documentation.

* Serve as the primary liaison for vendors, tracking order status, resolving delivery discrepancies, and managing returns (RMA).

* Coordinate cross-functionally with warehouse operations to ensure procurement plans support current and projected demand requirements

* Analyze spending patterns to recommend and implement cost-saving opportunities

Drive process enhancements through data-driven analysis and best practice implementation

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Required:

Bachelor's degree preferably in Supply Chain or business-related

* Nice-to-have:
Master's degree preferably in Supply Chain or business-related

* 1-3 years of working experience as a Purchasing Analyst

* Proficiency in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

* Thorough understanding of end-to-end Procurement lifecycle management

* Demonstrated success in achieving year-over-year cost savings through vendor negotiations

* Sound time-management and organizational skills

* Team player in multi-culture environment

* Flexibility/Adaptability

* Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus

* Not required but will be a plus

* Six Sigma/Lean Sigma, Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Location

This position will be on-site based in Sugar Land, Texas.

WHY AOI?

In addition to competitive salary, AOI offers

* Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs

* Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

* Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year

* Relocation package available within US

* Immigration sponsor ships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US)