Sr. Purchasing Analyst - New England Coffee
Malden, MA 02148
About the Job
Responsibilities include working with on Supplier best practices, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) framework- including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Support all purchasing analysis with day to day operations. Manage specific suppliers/categories to reduce costs, manage risk and drive continuous improvements. Contribute & support the contract decisions/selections of the Purchasing Director (PD).
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate objectives, scope and strategies to suppliers as it relates to SPM
- Support the PD in developing, implementing, and monitoring supplier scorecards.
- Key stake holder in the success of trace gains system for supplier performance content.
- For designated categories: monitor, analyze and report on trends, in accordance with contract terms and best practices.
- Make recommendations for improvements, ie: better contract terms, etc.; present analysis and recommendations to PD.
- Negotiate pricing and contracts.
- Maintain relevant ingredient and packaging knowledge. Facilitate and lead supplier performance meetings/reviews.
- Maintain relevant co-packer knowledge, who does what, especially with our selected suppliers and their competition.
- Develop supplier relationships to quickly resolve issues, create and execute the category strategy, and ensure supplier alignment with the direction of the business.
- Participate in SKU rationalization for all co-packer finished goods, Film, Labels, Packaging, Glue, Shrink Wrap, pallets etc.
- Provide Master Data support for new items, by populating AX/D365 with key data and working with finance to have it costed and activated.
- Document Cost Savings/Risk Mitigation and other improvements.
- Collaborate with sales, finance, marketing, and operations teams to manage inventory position and load scheduling.
- Balances price, delivery, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalizes the supply base for the assigned area of responsibility.
- Create purchase orders.
- Manage inventory levels for these items.
- Aids related departments when applicable (buyers, supplier invoice discrepancies with accounting, non-conforming material, supplier root cause and corrective actions with quality).
- Interact with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast, ordering, and expediting of material.
- Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process.
- Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements.
- Manage product life cycle for seasonal & product of the month items.
- Provides reports and analytical data to marketing, sales and PD.
- Participate in process improvement projects as needed.
- Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training.
- Adhere to Reily Purchasing Policies and Procedures and communicate/reinforce with stakeholders.
- Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.
- Participates and practices BRC rules and regulations.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5 to 8+ years of experience with forecasting, replenishment, purchasing and extensive experience working with suppliers at all levels.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field preferred.
- Ability to analyze and summarize data for presentation.
- Experience analyzing markets, best practices, etc.
- Self-starter who takes the initiative to explore opportunities and problem solve.
Source : New England Coffee