Purchasing Analyst

General Summary

The Purchasing Assistant supports the efficient execution of the procurement and planning functions by managing purchasing activities, vendor communication, order tracking, and coordination with internal departments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that materials and services are sourced in a timely, cost-effective, and high-quality manner to support production and business operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and experience working in both procurement and planning environments.

This is an onsite role and not eligible for relocation.   

Principal Duties And Responsibilities 

• Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with procurement policies and production schedules
• Work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services both domestically and internationally
• Support demand and supply planning activities through regular communication with planning teams
• Track and resolve issues related to order discrepancies, delays, or non-conformances
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, and pricing in ERP systems
• Assist in evaluating new suppliers and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Monitor inventory levels and plan reorders to minimize stockouts or excess
• Generate reports and speak about issues related to purchasing performance, order status, and vendor metrics
• Support cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Finance teams
• Document sustainability efforts and assist in ensuring ISO documentation is accurately portrayed and maintained
• Update master data if supply chain parameters change to ensure alignment and complete quarterly review of master data to ensure accuracy and alignment with current supply chain lead times/etc
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Provide monthly forecast to suppliers
• Provides back up for SUBCON vendors/processes
• Work with freight forwarders to secure freight quotes and/or expedite costs, delivery updates, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field (preferred)
2. APICS CPIM/CSCP certification a plus
3. 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles
4. Strong understanding of procurement processes and ERP systems (SAP experience preferred)
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (with intermediate skills in Excel)
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
8. Experience in the food/beverage industry in a manufacturing/production environment is a plus
9. Experience with lean/continuous improvement methods
10. Strong attention to detail/accuracy, sense of urgency and good judgement required
11. Ability to analyze data to draw conclusions and make recommendations to all levels of the organization
12. Work with new product development teams to set up master data for the launch of new products and initiate workflows for new product extensions for N America when necessary

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable and in an office setting   Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate.  Generally sedentary work may require standing and walking for up to 10% of work time.  On-call work may be required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.  Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.