Procurement Analyst, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, West Valley City

Category:
Purchasing

Contract Type:
Employment contract, Contract work

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

The Procurement Analyst will handle procurement requisitions, supplier relations, and detailed negotiation plans while supporting corporate goals and managing supply chain activities. Key responsibilities include sourcing, market analysis, and supplier management to ensure value optimization for the organization.

Job Responsibility:

Reviews, negotiates, and approves procurement requisitions
analyzes and works with internal technical customers in developing functional specifications
prepares invitations to quote, effectively sources and obtains proposals on assigned requirements
performs market analysis and negotiates commercial terms with suppliers
utilizes pricing and cost analysis techniques to assure the corporation is receiving the best value for its procurement dollar
submits recommendations for future corporate contract and future saving actions
supports internal customers and interfaces with them to ensure best overall value is being taken into consideration on all product/commodity acquisitions
prepares detailed negotiation plans and conducts effective commercial and technical negotiations
supports supplier management activity as outlined by the Supply Chain Policy
represents Supply Chain on special teams and committees involving the organization or related areas
assumes interim responsibility for the Supply Chain Department during management absence
completes various other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements:

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or similar field of study, or 4 years of equivalent industry experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing w/ technical or Nutraceutical background preferred
Highly developed skills in the following areas: communication, interpersonal, negotiation, cost analysis, price analysis techniques
Understanding of legal considerations pertaining to contracts and agreements
Able to read, analyze, and understand technical specifications, technical procedures, process descriptions, etc.
Ability to read, analyze and understand MRP reporting system within FishBowl
Ability to write reports, correspondence, present information, respond to questions from groups, management, customers, vendors, and general public
Mathematical, algebraic, and geometric abilities. Calculates discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, areas, volumes, etc.
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook), FishBowl and QuickBooks.

Nice to have:

Nutraceutical background
ability to read, analyze and understand MRP reporting system within FishBowl
familiarity with FishBowl and QuickBooks.

What we offer:

Medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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