Strategic Procurement Analyst: Drive Cost Savings

Bocar US; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bocar US is seeking a Procurement Analyst to manage indirect purchasing, support supplier relationships, and drive cost savings in a world-class manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on administering purchasing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement using SAP and reporting tools. Ideal candidates excel in analysis, organization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related business functions.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process purchase requisitions assigned to the plant and purchasing group.
• Obtain supplier quotations and evaluate pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms to ensure the best overall value for the organization.
• Create and manage purchase orders in compliance with company purchasing policies and procedures.
• Track, document, and report monthly purchasing savings and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support supplier contract management and ensure agreements meet company standards to mitigate risk.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal departments to resolve commercial issues, payment concerns, and delivery challenges.
• Coordinate supplier setup, registration updates, and supplier master data maintenance.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Warehouse, Foreign Trade, and other departments to ensure efficient procurement operations.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, quality, and purchasing requirements related to suppliers and procurement activities.
• Participate in and support internal and external audits related to purchasing, quality, environmental systems, and compliance activities.
• Train internal users on purchasing procedures, requisition processes, and procurement policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bocar US is seeking a Procurement Analyst to manage indirect purchasing, support supplier relationships, and drive cost savings in a world-class manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on administering purchasing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement using SAP and reporting tools. Ideal candidates excel in analysis, organization, and cross-functional collaboration.