Purchasing Analyst

Brooks Equipment Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Equipment Company is seeking a Procurement Analyst to maintain inventory levels, forecast parameters, and support multiple sales teams. The role requires strong analytical, verbal, and written communication, with experience in MS Office, Excel, CRM, and SRM tools.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of business experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business. The position emphasizes vendor relations, RFP/RFQ support, and managing multiple product lines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires technical or Bachelor's degree in business-related fields or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of business-related experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel, CRM, and SRM tools.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels and manage forecasting parameters.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and supplier reps.
• Provide product/vendor support for multiple sales teams.
• Manage multiple product lines and support procurement activities.
• Assist in RFP/RFQ processes and blanket orders.

Skills

Analytical

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Microsoft Excel

CRM

SRM

Vendor relations

Forecasting

Inventory analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM system

SRM software

Job description

Expectations & ResponsibilitiesAbility to work within Procurement department to maintain inventory levels and manage forecasting parameters effectively.Must possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.Ability to;Maintain strong relationships with new and existing vendorsWork directly with supplier representatives to resolve issuesProvide product/vendor support for multiple sales teamsManage multiple product linesSupport Purchasings role in Requests for Proposal (RFP) and/or Requests for Quotation (RFQ), blanket orders, etc.Possess Aptitude to:Analyze inventory and sales dataDevelop and prepare statistical, informational reports related to ProcurementUtilize and improve performance metricsSupport Corporate Procurement Strategy, Initiatives and ProgramsRequirementsTechnical or Bachelors degree in Business related fields or equivalent experience. (2-3 years of business related experience)Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skillsStrong computer skills including MS Office (specifically Microsoft Excel), CRM and SRMStrong communication and organizational skills, be able to prioritize tasks, the ability to work in a fast paced ever-changing environment and meet deadlinesProcurement experience a plusManufacturing processes and controls experience a plusSpreadsheet analytics decision making capabilities a plus