Strategic Procurement Analyst – Indirect Purchasing

bocarus

Tanner (AL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth

Job summary

Bocar US is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to manage indirect purchasing and play a key role in supplier relationships, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvement. This on-site role supports plant operations and uses SAP and reporting tools in a world-class manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in purchasing, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP and Excel.

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.