Procurement Operations Analyst

The Restaurant Store; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restaurant Store in Lancaster, United States is seeking a Procurement Operations Analyst to oversee inventory across our network and implement pricing strategies that support growth and profitability.

You will manage day-to-day purchasing, maintain inventory accuracy, and work with vendors while using data insights to optimize margins and ensure consistency across product categories and channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and pricing.
• Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven approach to pricing with market awareness.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inventory functions, including order placement and stock level maintenance.
• Execute pricing strategies aligned with sales and profitability goals.
• Serve as main vendor contact for issue resolution and coordination.
• Support strategic inventory planning and cross-functional decision making.
• Monitor pricing performance and adjust based on metrics.
• Assist with competitive pricing updates and product sourcing.
• Analyze reports to improve ordering accuracy and workflows.

Skills

Inventory management

Pricing strategy

Vendor relations

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Procurement Operations Analyst to support critical supply chain and pricing functions within the organization. This role is responsible for managing inventory across our network while executing and maintaining pricing strategy to support broader business goals.

Inventory Management

In this capacity, the Analyst will own day-to-day purchasing activities, maintain inventory accuracy, and cultivate strong vendor relationships. The role also contributes to strategic planning initiatives, supports continuous process improvement efforts, and helps ensure pricing strategies remain aligned with overall business objectives.

Pricing

The Analyst will be responsible for executing and maintaining pricing strategies that drive sales growth, optimize gross profit, and improve operating margins. This includes leveraging data-driven insights to evaluate pricing performance, monitor competitive market trends, and ensure consistency in pricing across product categories and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily inventory functions, including order placement, vendor invoicing, and stock level maintenance.
• Execute pricing strategies aligned with organizational goals for sales, gross profit, and operating margin.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor communication, including issue resolution and ongoing coordination.
• Support strategic inventory planning and purchasing decisions in collaboration with cross-functional team members.
• Continuously evaluate pricing effectiveness and recommend adjustments based on performance metrics.
• Assist with competitive pricing updates and product sourcing to align with company goals for market positioning and profitability.
• Review and interpret reports to maintain ordering accuracy, streamline workflows, and support operational performance.