Sr. Procurement Systems Analyst

CS Recruiting, a Hirewell company; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting, a Hirewell company, seeks a Sr. Procurement Systems Analyst to own HIMPACT as the power user and to drive procurement process improvements. On-site in Cheshire, CT, you will manage a sizeable SKUs book, train buyers, and partner with IT and vendors.

You will analyze KPIs, ensure data integrity, and deliver tailored reports to support procurement leadership and strategic decisions. A Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong procurement/buying experience with ability to independently manage an assigned book of business.
• Experience in grocery/food distribution or other high-volume replenishment environments preferred.
• Experience with inventory, replenishment, service levels, allocations, cuts, vendor issues, and related challenges.
• Systems proficiency with procurement, purchasing, inventory, replenishment, or ERP systems; HIMPACT experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with HIMPACT or similar platforms is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Procurement Systems Power User/SME for HIMPACT while maintaining a scaled-down buying desk of approximately 300–1,000 SKUs.
• Maintain assigned product lines and stay hands-on with the buying process to retain strong procurement expertise.
• Serve as the primary internal resource for HIMPACT, maximizing system capabilities and identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and tools.
• Analyze buyer performance, inventory, service levels, profitability, and other KPIs to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor data integrity and system inputs to ensure buyers have accurate information for purchasing decisions.
• Develop, customize, and maintain reports and metrics that support buyers and procurement leadership.
• Document, standardize, and continuously improve procurement and system best practices.
• Plan and facilitate ongoing scheduled and ad hoc training for buyers, including support for new-buyer training and development of training materials.
• Lead buyer-focused meetings that encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, IT, internal stakeholders, and HIMPACT vendor to troubleshoot issues and improve system functionality.
• Support buyers with replenishment, service levels, allocations, cuts, late trucks, PO issues, and other purchasing challenges.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and address purchasing or service issues as needed.
• Support leadership initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement systems

Power user

SME

ERP systems

Inventory management

KPI analysis

Reporting

Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Data integrity

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HIMPACT

E3

AWR

ASR

Manhattan/Sysco

Job description

Company Description:

Our client is a family-owned wholesale distributor of food and household products, established in 1945 and based in Cheshire, Connecticut. For more than 80 years, they’ve helped independently owned retailers stay competitive with consistent delivery, comprehensive selection, and service teams focused on improving store performance. Their modern distribution centers use advanced technology to strengthen accuracy, speed, and service—so retailers can count on the right products arriving when they need them.

The Position

Job Title:

Sr. Procurement Systems Analyst

Job Type:

Full-time; On-site

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Procurement Systems Power User/SME for HIMPACT while maintaining a scaled-down buying desk of approximately 300–1,000 SKUs.
• Maintain assigned product lines and stay hands-on with the buying process to retain strong procurement expertise.
• Serve as the primary internal resource for HIMPACT, maximizing system capabilities and identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes and tools.
• Analyze buyer performance, inventory, service levels, profitability, and other KPIs to identify gaps, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor data integrity and system inputs to ensure buyers have accurate information for effective purchasing decisions.
• Develop, customize, and maintain reports and metrics that support buyers and procurement leadership.
• Document, standardize, and continuously improve procurement and system best practices.
• Plan and facilitate ongoing scheduled and ad hoc training for buyers, including support for new-buyer training and development of training materials.
• Lead buyer-focused meetings that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of ideas and best practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, IT, internal stakeholders, and the HIMPACT software vendor to troubleshoot issues and improve system functionality.
• Support buyers with replenishment, service levels, allocations, cuts, late trucks, PO issues, and other purchasing challenges.
• Maintain relationships with established suppliers and address purchasing or service issues as needed.
• Support leadership initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong procurement/buying experience with the ability to independently manage an assigned book of business.
• Experience in grocery, food distribution, wholesale distribution, CPG, retail, foodservice, or another high-volume, replenishment-driven environment preferred.
• Experience managing inventory, replenishment, service levels, allocations, cuts, vendor issues, and other purchasing-related challenges.
• Demonstrated proficiency with procurement, purchasing, inventory, replenishment, or ERP systems; HIMPACT experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with systems such as E3, AWR, ASR, Manhattan/Sysco, or similar procurement platforms is highly relevant.
• Strong systems aptitude with the ability and curiosity to become a Power User, SME, or go-to resource for procurement technology.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate reports, KPIs, inventory, service levels, and buyer performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Experience creating, customizing, or utilizing reports to support procurement and operational decision-making.
• Ability to identify system and process gaps and develop practical solutions and continuous improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and collaborate effectively without direct authority.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Procurement, IT, software vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and naturally curious with a passion for learning and process improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred: Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, or Accounting.

Compensation Details:

This position offers a competitive base salary + bonus potential.