Supplier Risk & Performance Analyst

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Rx insurance

401(k) with employer match

Dental and vision

Job summary

Perdue Foods in Salisbury, MD, is seeking a Supplier Risk & Performance Analyst to drive supplier performance excellence and strengthen risk management through data-driven insights. You will monitor supplier performance, identify emerging risks, and deliver actionable reporting to support informed decisions, partnering with Procurement and supplier management teams.

The role emphasizes turning complex data into clear insights and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, with an annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement analytics, supplier performance, risk management, or related roles.
• Experience with KPI score carding, reporting, and working with supplier and contract data.

Responsibilities

• Collect, validate, and maintain supplier performance data and scorecards.
• Analyze KPI trends and identify emerging performance issues.
• Support preparation of supplier reviews and governance materials.
• Track supplier risk indicators, including single-source exposure and continuity.
• Maintain supplier risk registers and escalation thresholds.
• Surface early warning insights to leadership and teams.
• Build and maintain standard reports and dashboards for supplier risk and performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field

Job description

Supplier Risk & Performance Analyst

Salisbury, Maryland, United States Apply Job ID 81036 Job Category Other Professional Careers

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That’s Perdue.

Summary

Drive supplier performance excellence and strengthen enterprise risk management through data-driven insights and proactive analysis. As a Supplier Risk and Performance Analyst, you will play a critical role in monitoring supplier performance, identifying emerging risks, and delivering actionable reporting that supports informed business decisions. You will partner closely with Procurement, business stakeholders, and supplier management teams to enhance visibility, improve supplier outcomes, and support risk mitigation strategies across the organization. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdueoffersa competitive benefits package, including

• medical/Rx
• 401(k)with employer match after1 year
• critical illness
• accident insurance
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• optional group life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability protection
• flexible spending accounts and paid time off

• Collect, validate, and maintain supplier performance data and scorecards.
• Analyze KPI trends and identify emerging performance issues.
• Support preparation of supplier reviews and governance materials.
• Track supplier risk indicators, including single-source exposure, continuity, and operational signals using internal and external sources.
• Maintain supplier risk registers and escalation thresholds.
• Surface early warning insights to Supplier Relationship Management and category leadership.
• Build and maintain standard reports and dashboards for supplier risk and performance.
• Ensure consistency in definitions, metrics, and reporting cadence.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Support documentation and tracking of supplier mitigation plans.
• Monitor progress against corrective actions and closure commitments.
• Escalate risks when mitigation progress stalls or deteriorates.
• Identify opportunities to automate or improve supplier performance and risk tracking.
• Support standardization of templates and reporting artifacts.
• Improve data quality and reliability across supplier datasets.
• Partner with the Procurement System & Data Analyst on analytics improvements.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement analytics, supplier performance, risk management, or related roles.
• Experience with KPI score carding, reporting, and working with supplier and contract data.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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