Associate Purchasing Analyst
Associate Purchasing Analyst
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Job Description
Job Title: Associate Purchasing Analyst
Client: Sports Vehicle Manufacturing Company
Duration: 6 Months (possible extension)
Location: Plymouth MN 55442
Work Arrangement: Onsite for training (first 24 weeks) then hybrid (onsite 23 days/week) Local Candidates Only
Top Skills/Requirements:
- Strong communicator and collaborator
- Attention to detail and multitasking ability
- Problemsolving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Vlookups/Pivot tables)
- Supply Chain/Purchasing experience
Background/Experience:
- Education or experience in Supply Chain/Purchasing
Job Summary:
Manage Parts Garments & Accessories (PG&A) suppliers to ensure timely delivery to distribution facilities. Coordinate with demand planning analysts to purchase quantities that meet inventory and service objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Build supplier relationships to drive performance and recover backorders.
- Review recommended purchase quantities with demand planning analysts.
- Approve POs manage delivery timelines and address backorder issues.
- Ensure system data integrity (cost MOQ leadtime).
- Negotiate cost lead time and order quantities to benefit the client.
- Collaborate across departments to meet business goals.
- Proactively identify and escalate urgent issues.
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- 1 year in supply chain management (MRP logistics inventory management)
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Strong organizational communication and problemsolving skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Selfdirected with minimal supervision
Working Conditions:
- Standard office environment with remote flexibility per managers discretion.
Employment Type
Full Time
