Purchasing Analyst

WIN Waste Innovations; Westville (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual bonus

Industry leading benefits

Multiple and flexible medical plans

Floating holidays

401(k) with company match

College loan reimbursement

Parental Leave Program

Inclusive culture

Employee engagement events

Employee resource groups

Job summary

WIN Waste Innovations is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst II to support procurement and operations in New Jersey. You will source goods, negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, and ensure compliance with company standards.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with budgeting and scheduling. A Bachelor's degree or 5+ years' related experience is expected, with competitive bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field, or 5+ years of 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.

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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

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
• Floating Holidays
• Strong 401k program and company match
• College loan reimbursement
• 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.

Pay Range

$75-$85k