Procurement Operations Pricing Analyst

Clark Associates, Inc.

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

Remote

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Medical

Dental

401(k) matching

Paid PTO

Paid maternity leave

Paid parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability

Dependent Care FSA

Company discounts

Job summary

Clark Associates, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Operations Pricing Analyst to optimize pricing strategies across product lines and channels, leveraging data-driven insights to drive sales growth and improve gross margins.

You will analyze pricing performance, maintain pricing governance, and collaborate with procurement, finance, and merchandising to implement initiatives that enhance profitability and market competitiveness across distribution channels.

Qualifications

0-3+ years of experience in pricing, procurement, finance, or analytics.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

Execute pricing strategies aligned with sales, gross profit, and margins.
Analyze sales trends and monitor competitor pricing.
Maintain pricing structures and pricing governance.
Collaborate on pricing tools and automation improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

ERP systems

Pricing tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Procurement Operations Pricing Analyst is responsible for executing and maintaining pricing strategies that drive sales growth, optimize gross profit, and improve operating margins. This role leverages data-driven insights to analyze pricing performance, monitor competitive trends, and ensure pricing consistency across product categories and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

Pricing Strategy Execution

Execute pricing strategies aligned with organizational goals for sales, gross profit, and operating margin
Support cross-functional teams by implementing pricing initiatives and promotional strategies
Understand implications to volume and profit when adjusting pricing to respond to sales trends or competitor pricing

Data Analysis & Market Insights

Analyze sales trends across categories and product lines to identify areas to evaluate market pricing
Monitor competitor pricing and market conditions
Deliver market insights through reporting and ad hoc analysis

Catalog & Pricing Structure Management

Leverage pricing frameworks across different value tiers of products & brands
Maintain and enhance pricing structures to execute on the strategy of our catalog
Contribute to building and enhancing pricing tools to enable strategic pricing decisions & track financial impact

Channel Pricing Management

Manage pricing strategies across multiple distribution channels
Support channel optimization initiatives

Pricing Hygiene & Reporting

Utilize pricing hygiene reporting to ensure cleanliness of our catalog’s pricing
Correct pricing discrepancies, gaps, and inconsistencies
Follow catalog pricing governance standards

Process Improvement & Scalability

Identify opportunities to improve pricing processes
Support automation and system improvements
Collaborate to improve tools, reporting, and efficiency

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
Access to a home router and modem.
A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Experience

Required

0-3+ years of experience in pricing, procurement, finance, or analytics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Excel

Preferred

Experience in procurement operations, category management, or merchandising
Familiarity with pricing tools, ERP systems, or Power BI
Understanding of pricing strategies and margin optimization

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Data-driven decision making
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Strategic thinking and financial acumen
Cross-functional collaboration
Process improvement mindset
Strong communication and presentation skills

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

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