Procurement Analyst

Cacique Foods; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods in Irving, TX is seeking a Procurement Analyst to manage procurement for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods while supporting material planning to align with production schedules.

You will negotiate pricing, monitor supplier performance, and maintain MRP-driven planning to prevent stockouts and optimize inventory turns. Strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in procurement or planning within a supply chain environment.
• Experience in food/CPG industry is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to reduce costs and meet SLA targets.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance for quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Support materials planning and MRP to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing plans to prevent stockouts.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to align material flow.
• Develop reports on inventory status, supplier performance, and cost metrics.
• Identify risks and opportunities using data and recommend improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Procurement Analyst

Regular Full-Time Irving, TX, US

SUMMARY: The Procurement Analyst is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for executing procurement activities and supporting materials planning to ensure the right materials are available at the right time and cost. This role manages purchasing for raw materials, packaging, and indirect supplies, while supporting inventory and materials planning to align with production schedules.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods based on production requirements
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings, mitigate risk, and meet service-level targets
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; track and evaluate performance for quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Support the development and maintenance of material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust purchasing plans in coordination with the planning team to prevent stockouts and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to align material flow with production schedules
• Over time, assumed increased responsibility for planning activities, including deeper ownership of MRP parameters, safety stock levels, and production alignment; analyzing demand forecasts, historical usage, lead times, and inventory turns to inform procurement and planning decisions
• Prepare reports and dashboards on inventory status, supplier performance, and cost metrics for management review
• Identify risks, trends, and opportunities using data and recommend clear, actionable improvements
• Ensure all procurement and planning activities comply with company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline purchasing and planning workflows, reduce costs, and improve service and inventory performance
• Support cross-functional projects within Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality as needed

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum two to four (2–4) years of experience in procurement, planning, or broader supply chain roles
• Experience in the food or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel (e.g., v-lookups, pivot tables, basic analytics) demand analysis, and production planning
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate data into clear recommendations for procurement and planning decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on root cause and long‑term solutions.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong partnerships across Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Interest in growing into a more advanced planning role and taking on broader responsibility over time.