Procurement Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Partners with suppliers and internal customers to maximize supply chain process efficiencies. This role will build relationships with Demand/Supply Planning, R&D, Marketing, LVF plants, as well as suppliers. This individual should have an interest in supply chain with strong analytical and problem-solving skills while being able to effectively communicate with individuals both within and outside of the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for Directors, Strategic Sourcing

· Provide analytical and system support for Directors

· Produce critical tactical and sourcing support to key direct material categories

Logistics Support

· Logistics support for supplier shipments and LVF plant deliveries

Contract Administration support

· Resolve invoice issues and discrepancies

· Update and maintain the direct material pricing for all assigned categories

Supply Chain Management

· Support in the resolution of raw material supply chain issues

Purchasing

· Support Directors in development, maintaining, and execution of sourcing strategies (using appropriate tools including industry analysis, supplier analysis, benchmarking, etc.)

· Identify and mitigate risks for the business, such as market price hikes, supply chain risk, and quality issues

· Manage and track cost savings and innovation projects

· Support in the resolution of supply chain issues

· Provide cross functional communication and alignment with customer/supply base

· Support annual standard cost setting requirements and revise as business dictates

· Daily management (PO administration, price variance, blocked invoices, etc.)

• Facilitate communication between LVF plants and suppliers, including checking inventory, communicating pending packaging changes, and changes to the forecast
• Other duties as assigned by Directors, Strategic Sourcing and VP, Strategic Sourcing

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• BA / BS – prefer supply chain, or business degree

Experience/Skills

• 1 - 3 years Supply Chain support experience, CPG experience is a plus, specifically packaging
• Strong analytical process skills with the ability to evaluate data from multiple sources to make decisions or solve problems
• Ability to establish personal credibility and exhibit strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effectively collaborates with internal customers to gain agreement/support
• Ethical, trustworthy, and dependable with focus on customer needs and objectives
• Ability to work well with cross functional teams, outside suppliers, and other business partners; actively participates in meetings
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• ERP experience a plus (NAV, SAP)
• Some business travel required to LVF and supplier plants