Strategic Purchasing & Import Analyst

Elite Spice Inc; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Spice Inc in Jessup, MD is seeking a Purchasing and Import Analyst to monitor supply chain performance and drive process improvements using data. You will liaise with suppliers, negotiate terms, and optimize inventory levels while collaborating with manufacturing, sales, quality control and technical services to ensure timely, cost-effective spice sourcing.

Bachelor's degree required; minimum 2 years in purchasing or supply chain; strong Excel and AI tool fluency expected to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years in purchasing/administration preferred.
• Knowledge of purchasing, imports, and supply chain is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates demand and material forecasting.
• Assist in selecting and qualifying spice vendors.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with vendors.
• Maintaining purchasing records.
• Reporting costs for inventory and pricing.
• Responsible for spice import logistics including contract follow up and shipment follow up.
• Monitoring progress of shipments.
• Creating and maintaining cost and analysis spreadsheets for all spices and inventory.
• Maintaining good working relationships with vendors and brokers.
• Interacting with various departments including manufacturing, sales, quality control and technical services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

AI tools usage

Analytical thinking

Vendor liaison

Time management

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years purchasing/administrative experience

Supply chain knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Elite Spice Inc in Jessup, MD is seeking a Purchasing and Import Analyst to monitor supply chain performance and drive process improvements using data. You will liaise with suppliers, negotiate terms, and optimize inventory levels while collaborating with manufacturing, sales, quality control and technical services to ensure timely, cost-effective spice sourcing.

Bachelor's degree required; minimum 2 years in purchasing or supply chain; strong Excel and AI tool fluency expected to enhance