Purchasing Analyst

As the owner of all direct procurement back office processes and activities, you would perform purchasing operational tasks such as vendor master setups, price list updates and verification, payment resolutions, supporting RFPs, and data analysis to ensure efficient and smooth daily operation and to maintain audit compliance.The incumbent will be required to provide a quick response to purchasing managers and other internal stakeholders with price updates and vendor setups, reconcile supplier terms, and update purchasing records. The job also requires high accuracy and proficiency handling large amounts of data in ERPs, running queries, and maintaining databases.  As a subject matter expert, this position may also assist with product transitions, training, process improvement, and ad-hoc special projects.Primary Responsibilities: Provide accurate and quick turnaround with price list updates, vendor master changes, and new item updates.Support plant buyers, purchasing managers, and finance/internal audit teams with price verifications, and procure-to-pay procedures.Work with managers to gather documentation required to set up vendor masters. Participate and support global and regional Request for Proposal (RFPs).Review match exception reports daily and resolve issues with purchasing managers, suppliers, and AP.Own and maintain procurement related ISO documentations and enforce SOX controls.Maintain high data accuracy with pricing records, supplier contacts, and other key reference information.Identify process improvement opportunities, work with stakeholders to develop requirements, test and implement new processes.Ensure effective relationships and communication with the plant buyers and suppliers in alignment with procurement managers’ guidance.