Indirect Purchasing Analyst

Stampede Culinary Partners; Sunland Park (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stampede Culinary Partners is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Analyst to support material availability and inventory management. You will coordinate with suppliers, R&D, Production, QA, and other internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing for production.

The role emphasizes maintaining accurate ERP records, analyzing supplier performance, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of inventory management and order processing systems.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and manufacturing software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review production schedules, forecasts, and inventory levels to ensure materials are available.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements for new product launches with R&D, Production, QA, and suppliers.
• Analyze material usage, production demand, and supplier lead times to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and supply chain risks.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records in the ERP system and prepare reports.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, and purchasing options to support cost-effective decisions.
• Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to resolve delivery delays, quality concerns, and inventory discrepancies.
• Review and approve supplier invoices, ensuring accurate pricing and quantities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, inventory optimization, and process improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Stampede Culinary Partners is looking for an Indirect Purchasing Analyst to join our team! If you're detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working with suppliers, inventory management, and production planning, we want to hear from you!

WHAT'S THE SCOPE?

You'll support purchasing operations by managing material availability, monitoring inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers and internal departments to meet production demands. You'll play an important role in preventing material shortages, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth production operations.

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS MATTER

• Review production schedules, forecasts, and inventory levels to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements for new product launches with R&D, Production, QA, and suppliers.
• Analyze material usage, production demand, and supplier lead times to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
• Identify potential shortages, excess inventory, and supply chain risks.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records in the ERP system and prepare reports.
• Evaluate supplier pricing, lead times, and purchasing options to support cost-effective decisions.
• Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to resolve delivery delays, quality concerns, and inventory discrepancies.
• Review and approve supplier invoices, ensuring accurate pricing and quantities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, inventory optimization, and process improvements.

WHAT'S REQUIRED?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing processes, and order processing systems.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, and inventory or manufacturing software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting production planning and new product launches.
• Experience with supplier pricing analysis, inventory optimization, and cost-saving initiatives.

JOIN US!

Join Stampede Culinary Partners and play an important role in keeping our production operations running efficiently. If you're ready to contribute to a growing team and make an impact through effective purchasing and inventory management, apply today!