Procurement Analyst

Procurement Analyst

Lineage is currently searching for a Procurement Analyst to join our growing team. Ideal candidates possess experience and / or education in business, supply chain management, finance or economics combined with strong technical skills, natural curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment. You will be data-driven and use business analytics to understand and continuously optimize sourcing activities. You will be responsible for leading short term (day to day) strategic sourcing strategy and execution for your categories under the supervision of a sourcing lead and maintain a strong focus on supplier management and development (supplier selection, contracts, supplier performance). This includes running aggregated sourcing events (RFPs), managing internal and external stakeholder expectations and contributing toward achieving departmental goals. Emphasis is on delivering high quality goods and services to the organization at the lowest cost in a sustainable and ethical manner.

Job Functions :

• Category Strategy in conjunction with Sourcing Lead, develop annual category segment strategies and savings targets. Monitor entire purchasing process, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Identify new sources of supply, as well as any opportunities to standardize goods and services across the supply chain. Use e-sourcing tools to execute RFPs and negotiate with supply base.
• Category Expertise Develop a deep understanding of category segments under management. Understand market trends and conditions that impact price and ability of suppliers to deliver goods or services, obtain raw materials, etc. Demonstrate this knowledge to internal and external stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Purchase Process Expertise support the P2P process to ensure a seamless experience for Lineage's purchasers resolving issues or providing training where needed.
• Assist, prepare, submit, evaluate, and manage RFP process.
• Administer supplier selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation process to ensure strategic sourcing of high-quality vendors.
• Negotiate and administer new or expiring supplier agreements and contracts.
• Participate in the development of specifications for products, supplies and substitute materials.
• Manage supplier partnership with organization, ensuring contractual obligations are met, supplier concerns are addressed, and claims against suppliers are resolved.
• Review purchase orders and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Source vendors of equipment and supplies (as needed) and assess them to determine strategic alignment with organization, as well product / service availability and terms of sales.
• Analyze historical spend data to identify new ways to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Monitor shipments to ensure timely delivery, trace shipments, follow up on open orders.
• Administer and manage the Requisition and Purchasing System including preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders.
• Liaison to other departments, particularly Field Operations, Finance and Accounting.
• Assist in developing and implementing purchasing instructions, strategies, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications :

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Benefits :

As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That's why we offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits including paid time off and 401k, skills training, and development opportunities to grow your career at Lineage. Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state, and local law. Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.