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Position:
Purchasing Analyst (2 positions)
Location:
Duluth, GA
Travel:
Occasionally
Job Code:
527541
Salary Range:
$50,000 - $75,000
Bonus Opportunity:
No
Benefits:
Full package
Target Interview Date:
Company is looking to hire quickly
Relocation Assistance: No
POSITION PURPOSE: A Purchasing Analyst - Indirect (PA) will work with a Strategic
Commodity Manager (CM), whose purpose is to help ensure the cost effective supply of indirect
commodity category. The PA will support the SCM for a specific commodity (e.g. IT services)
with a focus on analytical and operational activities. Examples of such activities include, but are
not limited to: - Analytical activities:
 RFQ assessments and comparisons, cost structure modeling, various risk analyses (e.g.
currency exposure), material cost vs. value-add analyses, commodity profiling and
spend analyses
Operational activities:
 RFI and RFQ development from templates, compilation of component drawings for the
purpose of quote packages, workshop planning and coordination, performance data
tracking and reporting, internal presentation preparation, supplier
transition/implementation management (e.g. tracking and follow-up of implementation
milestones; escalating issues to SCM)
This position will interact with numerous functions within the organization and will report on an
assigned basis directly to a SCM (e.g. a PA may be assigned to help with Ariba project).
Organizationally, the PAs will be part of a resource pool managed and allocated by the Regional
Leadership . PAs will be focused on enabling the SCMs to meet their goals and objectives. The
primary performance targets for a PA will be based on their ability to carry out various analyses
and operational tasks, and the speed and accuracy at which the tasks are carried out.
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Secondary performance targets will be based on the success of the PA and SCM achieving
their overall commodity targets.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
 Completion of analyses as assigned by SCM
 Systems updates and data integrity
 Perform special projects as required in support of departmental objectives
 Develop a solid working knowledge of certain commodity trends including: industry trends,
cost drivers, global pricing, material lead times, and technical/manufacturing processes
SUPPORTING ROLES:
 Assisting the SCM in successfully contracting suppliers to provide us with cost-optimized
commodities
 Assist Purchasing and Strategic Commodity Managers in the development and execution
of long-term supply strategy, landed cost modeling, supplier opportunity assessments,
supplier financial analysis, make/buy analyses, negotiations and long-term contract
establishment including LTA and ACRE;
 Work with SCM to support the Supplier Development processes including the coordination
and support on-site supplier assessment / certification audits and continuous
improvement activities that drive down total cost
 Investigate and inform Strategic Commodity Manager of new and/or alternate sources of
supply as necessary to support new product development, cost reduction requirements,
and/or supplier performance issues
 Support SCMs to ensuring quality components are provided to us.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: In addition to the previously described competency
proficiency levels, a general overview of the our company's Purchasing Analyst is as follows:
 University, College degree required
 additional benefits with academic training in business, economics and/or engineering
 Purchasing experience not required, but would be beneficial
 Working level English language skills (written and spoken) are a requirement
 Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite software including Excel, Word and
PowerPoint; Excel training should be demonstrated verbally or with real example during
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the recruiting process. Proficiency in MS Access is not required but would be a
considerable asset
 CPIM or equivalent designation is not required, but shows a level of commitment to the
profession
 Experience with ERP systems is a benefit
More About the Position
 40 Hours per Week
 This company is a great place to work because:
 Great industry. This is an industry that is continuing to grow even in a difficult market.
The Candidate
 2+ to 5 years of experience
 Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
 Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
The Ideal Candidate
 Ideally we would have a professional with 2-5 year experience that understands the core
fundamentals of purchasing and looking to continue to advance their careers in this
area.
 The ideal candidate has worked for these companies:
 Ideally we would locate someone with a heavy industrial manufacturer like Case New
Holland, John Deere, Kubota, Claas.
 Other manufacturers including automotive are fine.
Send resume in confidence to meri@procurementexpertise.com along with
your current salary and your salary expectations!
Meri M. Stockwell
President
727.260.2085