Powerwell is a premier recruitment firm dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. We are excited to partner with our client, a global leader in providing high-quality, natural food and beverage ingredients, to find a talented Procurement Analyst. Headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI, our client has been a family-owned business for over 60 years, offering a diverse portfolio of over 1,500 products. They specialize in delivering natural solutions for taste and sensory applications, food protection, colors, and hops, all backed by deep in-house expertise and a commitment to superior service.
Responsibilities:
As a Procurement Analyst, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our client's procurement processes. Your key responsibilities will include:
Competitive Analysis: Utilize the Panjiva Supply Chain Intelligence platform or similar sources to deliver improved competitive analysis and reporting that supports strategic sourcing.
Reporting Improvements: Implement enhancements using PowerBI and Business Objects XI to provide data-driven decision options for the Procurement Team.
Market Reporting: Design and manage key market reporting to ensure uniform access to critical information.
Dashboard Development: Create and maintain dashboards as requested by the Procurement team and other stakeholders.
Supplier Rating System: Develop and maintain a supplier rating system for ingredients and services utilized by the Procurement team.
Budgeting Leadership: Serve as the lead for Procurement budgeting and manage monthly cost loaders to ensure accurate market price reporting.
Cash and Inventory Forecasting: Lead cash and inventory forecast initiatives and reporting.
Policy Adherence: Drive the implementation of global purchasing policies to ensure inventory levels comply with corporate standards.
Continuous Improvement: Lead Procurement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency, drive cost savings, and optimize inventory levels.
Market Insights: Collaborate with the procurement team to gain insights into the markets our client operates in and sources from.
Excel Reporting: Work extensively with Excel reports, collaborating with the team to effectively utilize and interpret the data presented.
Lean Journey Participation: Contribute to the initial stages of the organization's Lean Journey by identifying opportunities for streamlining processes and reducing redundancies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in report development.
Strong proficiency in Excel is essential, as you will work with various reports and collaborate with the team to interpret and leverage the data.
Demonstrated analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
Familiarity with the procurement tool Panjiva is highly desirable; a solid understanding of its utilization is a plus.
Ability to analyze and leverage company reports to develop and implement effective strategies.
Proven capability to analyze current workflows and propose effective process improvement strategies.
Understanding of the company's procurement market (spices and herb extracts) is preferred, but a strong willingness to learn is also valued.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about procurement and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Join our client's team and contribute to their legacy of providing industry-leading natural ingredients with integrity and excellence.