Scheduled Days & Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30a-3:30p, 40+ hours, Full TimeWages: $31-36 per hourIdeal Candidate Criteria: Experience as a Purchasing Analyst in supporting procurement operations by identifying cost savings by analyzing purchasing data, monitoring supplier inventory, and identifying cost savings opportunities and process improvements. 'Job Duties: This role is essential to ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of food products, packaging, and supplies that support the company's distribution operations.
Analyze trends, supplier performance, and pricing data to identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
Assist supply chain manager with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supplier negotiations.
Maintain accurate records of purchases, information sheets, and finalized purchase orders within the company's ERP/procurement system.
Support sourcing initiatives by researching market trends, identifying potential suppliers, and preparing bid analyses.
Monitor supplier compliance with quality, food safety, and service-level standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, logistics, finance, quality assurance, and sales) to ensure product availability
Generate and collaborate with the supply chain manager weekly and monthly procurement reports to track internal KPIs and supplier performance metrics.
Assist in the development and standardization of procurement processes and best practices.
Maintain communication between departments on issues and solutions.
Create relationships with suppliers and vendors and maintain solid communication within them.
Other duties as assigned
Skills Needed: Basic speaking, reading and writing in English for paperwork and computer training purposes.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
1-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement analytics, or supply chain (experience in food distribution or food service a plus).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and data visualization tools.
Knowledge of procurement principles, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, written and verbal; advanced MS office suite skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with strong data analysis capabilities.
Collaborative team player with effective interpersonal skills.
Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Must be able to operate personal vehicle with a clean driving record.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms; occasionally walk, or balance; specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to focus.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop. The employee must occasionally push, pull; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold warehouse environment.Benefits:On day one, excellent medical, dental, vision, employer paid for long-term disability, life insurance (free up to $50k); various additional options to choose from
Flexible Benefits account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) allowances and holiday pay
401(k) plan with employer matching
Advancement and growth opportunities
Fun employee and family events
Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries
Safety bonuses and raffles
Employee assistance program
Hollandia Dairy is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets EmployerPI4044e2b359b3-5312
