Procurement Analyst/Buyer

Indicon Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indicon Corporation is seeking a Procurement Analyst/Buyer to manage procurement, supplier evaluation, and data-driven optimization in Reading, PA. The role involves ERP-based purchasing, data analysis of supply chain metrics, and coordinating with engineering and production teams to meet plant needs.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in procurement, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. Local candidates preferred for on-site collaboration and project execution.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (Syteline or CloudSuite) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Use ERP to determine purchasing needs.
• Maintain ERP data quality for purchasing requirements.
• Prepare documentation for each purchase order.
• Daily communication with suppliers via purchase orders.
• Coordinate invoice issues with vendor and accounting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Supply Chain / Business

Tools

ERP (Syteline)

CloudSuite

Job description

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Procurement Analyst/Buyer

Full Time Reading, PA, US

Job Description

Purpose

The Supply Chain/Purchasing Analyst will be responsible for the procurement of goods, services and operations equipment including but not limited to the evaluation of supplier’s proposals, costs, and quality, performance.

The analyst will also be responsible for the collection and analyzation of supply chain data and forecasting information from the customers. This includes but is not limited to recommendation of improvements to boost performance and reduce costs as well as analyzing financial reports to find discrepancies. Coordinating with other professionals to implement changes and new systems.

Reports to

Procurement/Planning Manager

Vacancy Status

Local Candidates Only

Position Type

Full-Time and On-site

Essential Job Functions

• Use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to determine purchasing needs.
• Maintain ERP system data to ensure quality of information for purchasing requirements.
• Prepare all required documentation for each purchase order.
• Daily communication with suppliers/vendors via verbal/written or electronically delivered purchase orders.
• Coordinate invoice problems with vendor and accounting as well as any delivery requirements with the vendor.
• Interaction with Engineering, Project managers, and Quality to ensure item qualifications.
• Interaction with Customer Service, Planning and Production to ensure on what the plants needs are, as well as issues that need to be addressed and resolved.
• Establish/maintain working contract with vendors. Including but not limited to meetings with sales and vendor representatives when required.
• Support of the company’s inventory and supply chain needs with data analytics.
• Identification of bad inventory and aid in the deployment of a strategy to relieve the inventory through disposal, resale or return to vendors.
• Develop, maintain and use of detailed inventory management best practices, as well as supply chain analysis using both actual and forecasted demand.
• Perform additional duties as required by Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure staff members follow all safety regulations

Requirements

• The position will be filled by a candidate interested in pursuing or continuing to develop their analytical and operational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including a high mastery of Excel
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System. Syteline or CloudSuite knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and Customer-focused personality
• Follow 6S practices daily
• Positive Mind Attitude

Essential Physical Abilities

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This is work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, sifting, twisting, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Extended periods of sitting are routine, and the job may require the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Education/Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain and/or Procurement.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Frequently communicates with employees, vendor and logistical companies

Company Description

Our areas of expertise include conveyor Controls, Tooling Controls, Aarell Process Controls, Vison System Integration, and UL Certified Control Panel Fabrication. Our unmatched controls design experience and proven technologies make us uniquely qualified to deliver the most reliable automation solutions to our clients.

“Indicon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indicon Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

www.indicon.com

Company Description

Our areas of expertise include conveyor Controls, Tooling Controls, Aarell Process Controls, Vison System Integration, and UL Certified Control Panel Fabrication. Our unmatched controls design experience and proven technologies make us uniquely qualified to deliver the most reliable automation solutions to our clients.“Indicon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indicon Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”