Indirect Purchasing Lead - Negotiation & Contracts

Core & Main; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Core & Main is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to maintain proactive communication with management on indirect purchasing and inventory decisions that impact the business. You will generate reports on spending trends and help with budget preparation.

In addition, you will negotiate contracts with vendors, coordinate with field teams, and support training materials and process improvements to boost accuracy and productivity.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with SAP, ERP, and MS Office is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conducts analysis of purchasing trends and ensures contract pricing is utilized.
• Negotiates contracts and prices with vendors to obtain best value.
• Works with field teams and purchasing management to communicate changes timely.
• Enters backorders and communicates backorder status; coordinates substitutes as needed.
• Identifies process improvements to increase accuracy and productivity.
• Assists in development of training materials and data sets for purchasing functions.
• Researches shortages and provides accurate details of shortage issues.

Education

Technical certification or associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core & Main is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to maintain proactive communication with management on indirect purchasing and inventory decisions that impact the business. You will generate reports on spending trends and help with budget preparation.

In addition, you will negotiate contracts with vendors, coordinate with field teams, and support training materials and process improvements to boost accuracy and productivity.