Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, business or related field preferred
• 2-4 years’ experience as a buyer/planner
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Must understand the function of quality in an ISO manufacturing environment
• Experience with data/cost analytics a plus
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Experience developing cost standards, price negotiation, vendor selection, and maintenance of purchase order system a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintains strong working relationships and communications with division procurement/quality departments as well as strategic site suppliers
• Maintains good communication with vendors to assure timely delivery of materials and services
• Communicates with vendors to obtain information critical to the procurement/sourcing process (price, delivery, invoicing problems, expediting, etc)
• Corresponds tactfully with sources or potential sources to overcome any misunderstanding, complaints, etc., or to secure further pertinent information regarding purchased materials
• Issues purchase orders to suppliers, establishes appropriate material delivery requirements, payment terms, and ensures proper maintenance of open purchase orders
• Enters, updates, and processes purchase orders in JDE Edwards and BuySmart/Coupa
• Act as site SME in procurement systems including: Sievo, ARAVO, BuySmart/Coupa, P-card/Concur, Icertis, Scout, and JD Edwards
• Supports accounts payable and blocked invoice issue resolution
• Responsible for addressing accounts payable invoice discrepancies and approvals
• Provides backup support to LASSC Indirect Procurement buyers for PO processing
• Acts as the site Procurement SME for the vendor addition and revision process
• Collaborates with SQE to manage and add vendors to the ASL
• Maintains supplier files – including routine file audits, refreshing of expired documents, and retrieval in support of audit and management requests
• Conducts pre-purchase competitive assessments (PPCA) in the Scout sourcing platform
• Creates and maintains procurement agreements including MSA, SOW, and CDA in the Icertis contracting system
• Responsible for drafting and routing procurement specification changes and updates via established document control systems
• Draft and route changes to departmental SOPs as necessary
• Adheres to and performs according to SOPs and policies governing the various site functions
• Complies with cGMP, Quality Standards, and established policies and/or procedures
• Completes special reports, projects, and assignments as requested by the Procurement Manager and Surgery BU Procurement Team
• Works with Surgery BU Procurement Team to complete special tasks and/or projects that support business goals and objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data/cost analytics a plus
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems preferred
• Experience developing cost standards, price negotiation, vendor selection, and maintenance of purchase order system a plus