Sourcing Analyst

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The Sourcing Analyst is responsible for effectively managing the purchase order replenishment process. Provides support in the purchase of goods, materials, supplies and equipment used in day-to-day operations for defined plants/categories. Focus is on matching inventory levels with production needs for raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment to deliver impeccable service while optimizing cost and inventory.

This position will work on-site. This is not a remote opportunity.

Primary Functions

1.Responsibility to source raw materials, packaging components, purchased finished goods, and/or equipment.

2.Negotiation and bidding skill to purchases and establish contracts for critical materials from approved sources

3.Continuously develop critical suppliers and optimize supplier relationships to source product of the best quality at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet customer requirements

4.KPI and scorecard execution with suppliers to ensure service and quality are met. Place purchase orders with suppliers, schedule deliveries, create bill of ladings (where applicable) as it pertains to purchasing

5.Analyze and set minimum stocking levels for critical raw, containers, finished goods, and/or equipment to minimize stock outs and product disruptions.

6.Monitor inventory levels, adjust reorder points, min/max levels, and lead times to maximize production SIOP levels. Working closely with demand planning/forecasting to achieve highest possible accuracy.

7.Purchase from approved/awarded suppliers to support production, chemical management programs, and/or equipment sales to satisfy minimum order points, production demands, and sales forecast.

8.Follow, maintain and enforce procurement policies, support sourcing strategy execution with no miss.

9.Handle all claims, returns, feedbacks and bring them to a timely closure

10.Makes necessary adjustments to purchase orders to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained

11.Collaborate cross functionally and communicate regularly with Commercial, Manufacturing, Operations, Receiving, Warehousing, Planning, and Quality to ensure that expectations and constantly met.

12. Develop material categorization strategy and create and execute contingency plans for high criticality materials.

13.Monitor open purchase order report for proper closure.

14.Runs materials related procurement and inventory reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

15.Relentless mindset to continuously strive to reduce total cost of procured goods and services

16. Business leadership to understand the big picture and agility to change when this is the best course of action.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate in a fast-paced environment. Professional verbal and written communication will be necessary both internally and externally.

Periodic visits to the plant floor and warehouses should be anticipated.

Travel

Minimal travel required. Approximately 5%.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

1.Bachelor’s degree required. Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related fields accepted.

2.Minimum of three-five years of job-related experience preferred.

3.Three+ years in operational purchasing or relevant business experience such as supply chain, operations, project management, or finance

4.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

5.High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

6.Ability to work independently and in a group setting.

7.Solid telephone and oral communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.

Skill Set Requirements

1.Ability to interface with all levels of the organization

2.High awareness to detail and strong analytical skills

3.Thorough working knowledge of Purchasing polices processes and procedures

4.Strong research skills and knowledge of market trends

5.Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at the same time

6.Strong communication skills, demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively

7. Motivation/drive to learn and succeed, agility to manage change

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.