Strategic Procurement Analyst — Sourcing & Cost Optimization

PGW Auto Glass; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PGW Auto Glass is seeking a procurement analyst to support sourcing projects, place buys, cost analyses, and supplier management within the sourcing and procurement organization.

You will contribute to developing improved sourcing strategies, leveraging buying power to reduce lead times, and performing data-driven analyses to improve supply chain efficiency across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Procurement, Demand Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain or related fields.
• Data analysis experience.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Strong analytical and Microsoft Office software skills.
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt well to change.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of improved strategic sourcing strategies.
• Leverage the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times, and guarantee supply.
• Provide research and input into the financial sourcing aspects of contracts and calls for tender when information is not readily available.
• Maintain knowledge of various market trends and recommend sourcing strategies for the market.
• Administer performance metrics such as delivery time, price variances.
• Assistance with requests for Quotes, Bid Analysis, Volume Tracking for Rebates and against contracts.
• Ensure balanced inventory buys and balanced flow across all facilities relative to regional demand.
• Work with cross-functional teams for optimal plan integration and contract transitions.
• Update and maintain master data.
• Provide miscellaneous data analyses, data extraction, reports, and improvements to administrative processes to improve overall Supply Chain efficiency.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (up to 10%).

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

BS Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PGW Auto Glass is seeking a procurement analyst to support sourcing projects, place buys, cost analyses, and supplier management within the sourcing and procurement organization.

You will contribute to developing improved sourcing strategies, leveraging buying power to reduce lead times, and performing data-driven analyses to improve supply chain efficiency across multiple facilities.