Procurement Analyst

<p><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>We are a company where&nbsp;<strong>people matter</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are&nbsp;<strong>family driven</strong>.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are&nbsp;<strong>financially strong</strong>.</p> <p>And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>BENEFITS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Up to 10% Retirement Contribution</li> <li>$600 per Year Wellness Incentive&nbsp;</li> <li>Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off</li> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision - <em>Eligible</em> f<em>irst day of the month following hire date.</em></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em><strong>JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - </strong><span class="ui-provider dgl dgm c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t dgn dgo w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak"><a class="fui-Link ___1idfs5o f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk</a></span></em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>PROCUREMENT ANALYST</strong></span></p> <p>The primary responsibility of this position is to be principally responsible for sourcing, negotiations, and cost management for assigned products. In addition, this role supports procurement operations through data analysis, team pipeline management, reporting, and tracking and maintenance of published indexed cost mechanisms. The Procurement Analyst helps maximize profitability through effective supply chain management while ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Primary responsibilities include:</strong></em></span></p> <ul> <li>Manage assigned product responsibilities by: <ul> <li>Negotiating pricing, delivery and business terms with suppliers</li> <li>Following operational controls to assure accuracy of costs and timely implementation of cost changes (CCNs)</li> <li>Fostering and maintaining positive business relationships with suppliers and users</li> <li>Developing contingency plans of supply – RIKs, supply chain optimizations, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Improve gross margins for product responsibilities by:</li> <li>Identifying and executing supply chain improvements and cost reduction initiatives <ul> <li>Analyzing account / product margin data and implementing appropriate action plans</li> <li>Developing M3 (ERP) and other reporting capabilities for procurement and sales data analysis</li> <li>Communicating market conditions to sales through cost change notifications (CCN), procurement blog, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Support Sourcing Managers / Purchasing Agents by: <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Completing analysis and reporting as needed – sales and purchase history, cost and margin analysis, where used reports, etc.</li> <li>Maintaining feedstock databases, pricing indexes, volume incentives, etc.</li> <li>Analyzing, maintaining and tracking team pipeline / margin improvement initiatives monthly</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Support continuous improvement initiatives through technology - AI, ERP, Power BI, Vince, Excel, etc.</li> <li>Manage Optiva system for the Corp Procurement Team</li> <li>Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to providing quality products and services to internal and external customers</li> <li>Regular attendance is essential.</li> <li>Timely completion of tasks is essential</li> <li>Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>REPORTING STRUCTURE</strong></p> <ul> <li>This position reports to the Procurement Manager</li> <li>Works with sales, operations, business support, TS&amp;D, SQRA, and accounting<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is strongly preferred.&nbsp; Technical / science, finance or econ. degree preferred.</li> <li>Prior purchasing, business analyst and/or systems experience preferred</li> <li>Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills</li> <li>Extremely strong computer skills and knowledge of Excel, Power Point and Word required</li> <li>Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL BENEFITS</strong></p> <p>Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.</p> <p><strong>WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?&nbsp; FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA</strong></p> <ul> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-">linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hydrite">facebook.com/hydrite</a></li> <li>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI</a></li> </ul> <p>Learn more about Hydrite on our website: <a href="http://www.hydrite.com/careers" target="_blank">www.hydrite.com/careers</a></p>