Purchasing Analyst II

Sealed Air; Lester Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking a Purchasing Analyst II in Lester Prairie to partner with stakeholders and manage the end-to-end sourcing process for our products. The role covers supplier identification, cost negotiation, and QC compliance before mass production.

You will work with cross-functional teams to monitor supplier performance, drive cost savings, and maintain material availability to support growth. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years in procurement or supply chain.
• Strong ERP knowledge (Oracle or SAP) and advanced Excel.
• Proven negotiation skills and collaborative mindset.
• Excellent analytical and spend-management abilities.
• Able to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing for new products and negotiate costs.
• Manage purchasing operations from order to delivery.
• Identify suppliers and assess capabilities for QC standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, QA, and Commercial teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure supply continuity and align service levels.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Spend management

Multi-tasking

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 15%

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle/SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing Analyst II

Lester Prairie

Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Salary Range: $59,600 - $102,695

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment.

The primary objective of the Purchasing Analyst II role is to partner with key functional stakeholders in managing outsourced suppliers while leading the end to end sourcing and purchasing process for our products. This includes the full cycle from supplier identification and evaluation to cost negotiation, order placement, and quality qualification. The role ensures that all sourced products comply with technical specifications and meet required QC standards before moving into mass production.

In addition, the position works closely with cross functional teams to manage the procurement workflow, monitor supplier performance, and secure high quality, cost effective materials that support continuous business growth. The role is also responsible for tracking cost savings, ensuring supply continuity and service levels, and maintaining effective and frequent communication with key functional and divisional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain Partner with key functional stakeholders to manage outsourced suppliers and support overall purchasing and sourcing activities.
• Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new products, including supplier identification, capability assessment, quotation analysis, and cost negotiation.
• Manage purchasing operations from order placement to delivery, ensuring timely and cost effective procurement.
• Coordinate sample development, quality qualification, and QC/QA approvals to ensure products meet technical specifications before mass production.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and service requirements.
• Drive cost saving initiatives and support continuous improvement in supply efficiency and sourcing processes.
• Maintain supply continuity by resolving operational issues and ensuring stable material availability.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams-including Production, Engineering, QA, and Commercial teams-to support new product development and business growth.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements, timelines, and service levels.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience. Experience in procurement and/or supply chain, highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (like Oracle or SAP) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proven internal and external negotiation skills and ability to work in a collaborative, global team environment that fosters aggressive and effective approaches to sourcing materials/services.
• Excellent analytical/spend management skills and ability to produce accurate, professional and error-free analyses in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task to meet deadlines and business needs.
• Excellent executive-level presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to work across functions, countries, and regions
• Ability to travel 15%

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Information at a Glance

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.

Relocation:Yes