Strategic Purchasing Analyst - Cost Savings Leader

AOI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health plans

401(k) matching

Generous PTO policy

Relocation packages

Job summary

AOI in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to support vendor sourcing and procurement analysis. The role includes leading negotiations with suppliers and managing the end-to-end purchasing process.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in similar positions. Proficiency in Excel and SAP is essential. This full-time position combines office and manufacturing work environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Purchasing Analyst or in a similar role.
• Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end procurement lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success achieving year-over-year cost savings through vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Source suppliers and maintain long-lasting relationships.
• Lead negotiations on pricing and delivery timelines.
• Manage the end-to-end purchase requisition-to-order process.
• Analyze spending patterns to recommend cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or similar

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

AOI in Sugar Land, Texas, is seeking a Purchasing Analyst to support vendor sourcing and procurement analysis. The role includes leading negotiations with suppliers and managing the end-to-end purchasing process.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in similar positions. Proficiency in Excel and SAP is essential. This full-time position combines office and manufacturing work environments.