Cost Analyst: Data-Driven Procurement & Margin

gfs; Wyoming (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Cost Analyst to ensure accurate financial and margin results by assigning cost factors and overseeing vendor purchasing agreements. You will interface with multiple teams to resolve cost issues and support vendor relations, aiming for improved margins and cost accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Category Management, A/P, and Sales teams, with a hybrid schedule and a focus on process improvements and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Two years buyer, cost administrator or supply chain buyer experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field required.
• Good math aptitude, problem solving abilities, and detail orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and builds relationships with internal teams to analyze vendor cost changes.
• Collaborates with Category Management and Vendor Receivables to implement purchasing agreements.
• Supports cost change approvals and maintains cost factors across ERP systems.
• Monitors vendor agreements and assists with new vendor and item setup.
• Provides data for margin analysis and cost models in market reviews.

Skills

Math aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field

Two years buyer experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Cost Analyst to ensure accurate financial and margin results by assigning cost factors and overseeing vendor purchasing agreements. You will interface with multiple teams to resolve cost issues and support vendor relations, aiming for improved margins and cost accuracy.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Category Management, A/P, and Sales teams, with a hybrid schedule and a focus on process improvements and data-driven decision making.