Job Title: Procurement Analyst
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
About Us:
Powerwell is a premier recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. We are excited to partner with our client, a global leader in providing high-quality, natural food and beverage ingredients, to find a talented Procurement Analyst . Headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, our client has been a family-owned business for over 60 years, offering a diverse portfolio of over 1,500 products. They specialize in delivering natural solutions for taste and sensory applications, food protection, colors, and hops, all backed by deep in-house expertise and a commitment to superior service.
Responsibilities:
As a Procurement Analyst, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our client’s procurement processes. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Competitive Analysis: Utilize the Panjiva Supply Chain Intelligence platform or similar sources to deliver improved competitive analysis and reporting that supports strategic sourcing.
- Reporting Improvements: Implement enhancements using PowerBI and Business Objects XI to provide data-driven decision options for the Procurement Team.
- Market Reporting: Design and manage key market reporting to ensure uniform access to critical information.
- Dashboard Development: Create and maintain dashboards as requested by the Procurement team and other stakeholders.
- Supplier Rating System: Develop and maintain a supplier rating system for ingredients and services utilized by the Procurement team.
- Budgeting Leadership: Serve as the lead for Procurement budgeting and manage monthly cost loaders to ensure accurate market price reporting.
- Cash and Inventory Forecasting: Lead cash and inventory forecast initiatives and reporting.
- Policy Adherence: Drive the implementation of global purchasing policies to ensure inventory levels comply with corporate standards.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead Procurement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency, drive cost savings, and optimize inventory levels.
- Market Insights: Collaborate with the procurement team to gain insights into the markets our client operates in and sources from.
- Excel Reporting: Work extensively with Excel reports, collaborating with the team to effectively utilize and interpret the data presented.
- Lean Journey Participation: Contribute to the initial stages of the organization’s Lean Journey by identifying opportunities for streamlining processes and reducing redundancies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in report development.
- Strong proficiency in Excel is essential, as you will work with various reports and collaborate with the team to interpret and leverage the data.
- Demonstrated analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Familiarity with the procurement tool Panjiva is highly desirable; a solid understanding of its utilization is a plus.
- Ability to analyze and leverage company reports to develop and implement effective strategies.
- Proven capability to analyze current workflows and propose effective process improvement strategies.
- Understanding of the company’s procurement market (spices and herb extracts) is preferred, but a strong willingness to learn is also valued.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Join our client’s team and contribute to their legacy of providing industry-leading natural ingredients with integrity and excellence.
Apply Today!