Procurement Analyst

Lineage • Novi, MI

2d

About The Position

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Lineage Logistics is the industry’s leading innovator in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics. Lineage’s expertise in end-to-end logistical solutions, its unrivaled real estate network, and its use of technology combine to promote food safety, increase distribution efficiency, advance sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and minimize supply chain waste. As a result, Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain. In pursuit of this shared purpose we are working to build a world class Strategic Sourcing and Procurement team. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required.
• 1-3+ years of progressive industry and/or procurement experience.
• General knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement practices, and business analytics.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage and analyze data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information and respond to questions crisply and succinctly.
• Comfort working in a hands-on, highly engaged environment and willingness to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility along with a strong work ethic and bias for action.
• Natural curiosity along with a high degree of enthusiasm, commitment, servant leadership skills and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Sound judgment and decision making, considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Strong analytical skills (both qualitative and quantitative) and attention to detail, including the ability to solve practical problems and analyze processes for improvement.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to field and functional partners.
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Knowledge of mathematics and some statistics and ability to perform complex calculations.
• Estimated travel 0-20%, as necessary to support field operations and supplier relationships.
• Lead with our core values: Safe, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Bold, Servant Leadership
• Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through collaborative teamwork and a willingness to help and support others.
• Commit to a culture of safety, promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identification of any safety concerns.
• Demonstrate a natural curiosity about the business and take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI or equivalent data analysis and visualization software skills a plus.
• Coding experience welcome (R, SQL, Python).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level