Purchasing Analyst

winwastejobs; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits

Medical plans

PTO

Floating holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

College loan reimbursement

Scholarship program

Parental leave

Engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is hiring a detail‑driven Purchasing Analyst II to support procurement and operations. You will source goods, negotiate pricing, manage supplier relations, monitor inventory, and ensure policy compliance. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration are essential to succeed in this role.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in a related field or 5+ years of experience, plus proficiency with ERP and MS Office. Competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar, or five+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost-effective agreements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Review open orders and provide updates on parts and material receiving.
• Source materials, equipment, and services for competitive pricing and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms for favorable outcomes.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships; resolve cost, delivery, or quality issues.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders; update stakeholders on status.
• Generate reports on purchasing activity, inventory, costs, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Maintenance & Operations to support inventory management.
• Maintain inventory systems and participate in annual counts.
• Ensure adherence to standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Five+ years of relevant experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Win Waste is seeking a detail‑driven and proactive Purchasing Analyst II to support our procurement and operational needs. In this role, you will source goods and services, negotiate pricing and agreements, manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory levels, and ensure compliance with company standards. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, cross‑functional collaboration, and a solid understanding of project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Morning Meeting Responsibilities
  • Review open orders
  • Provide updates on parts & material receiving
  • Provide updates on ongoing bid work
  • Report out on general state of the warehouse
• Source materials, equipment, and services to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and payment terms for favorable outcome to WIN Waste.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; resolve issues related to cost, delivery, or quality.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders in alignment with company policies.
• Provide timely order status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Generate reports on purchasing activity, inventory levels, costs, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Work with accounts payable and accounting departments on vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance & Operations teams to support inventory management and warehouse operations, ensuring appropriate stock levels of spare parts and consumable materials are maintained through a shared ownership model
• Maintain and monitor computerized inventory systems; coordinate with departments to forecast purchasing needs.
• Participate in annual inventory counts as required by company policy.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing practices.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or similar area of study, or five or more years of previous relevant experience.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost‑effective agreements.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective internal and external collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive Annual Bonus
• Industry leading benefits
• Multiple and flexible medical plans
• Outstanding PTO program
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• College loan reimbursement
• College scholarship program for dependents
• Parental Leave Program
• Inclusive culture
• Employee engagement events
• Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.