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LALA U.S., Inc · 2 weeks ago

Procurement Analyst

Dallas, TX

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LALA U.S., Inc is seeking a Procurement Analyst responsible for supporting the procurement of direct and indirect material categories and overseeing the contract life cycle. The role involves executing purchase orders, conducting spend analysis, and ensuring supplier compliance with quality standards.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform updates to materials and suppliers in SAP, including:

Pricing and sourcing updates

Creating, modifying, and delisting materials

Creating, modifying, and delisting suppliers

Working in conjunction with plants and R&D to maintain accurate product information

Update monthly forecast files in conjunction with Procurement Leader

Conduct monthly business unit performance (spend analysis, PPV, and KPI reports)

Oversee onboarding and maintenance of suppliers, including:

Coordinating with Finance to ensure accurate recordkeeping and timely payment to suppliers

Partnering with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with the company’s quality standards and documentation requirements

Score card supplier performance against key metrics

Create, send and confirm Purchase Orders

Maintain Open Purchase Order Report

Run Daily Inventory Status / Variance Report

Identify, quantify and communicate elements of supply chain risk to the appropriate stakeholders

Support Procurement Lead with RFPs and contract negotiations

Maintain accurate database of all contracts for the company, ensuring contracts are managed through the contract life cycle appropriately

Participate in cross functional teams as needed to support business objectives

Qualification

SAPProcurement best practicesAnalytical skillsMicrosoft SuiteProject managementNegotiation skillsCustomer service orientedDetail-orientedStrategic thinking

Required

3 - 5 years' work experience in Procurement & best practices and CPG industry trends

Strong analytical and project management skills, Strong communication and negotiation abilities

SAP experience is a must

Experience with various procurement tools (Project, DocuSign, Repositrak, etc.)

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Proactive and Self-Driven: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and works effectively with minimal supervision

Cross-Functional Acumen: Possesses a solid understanding of integrated operational functions (supply chain, manufacturing, quality)

Confidentiality and Professionalism: Utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential company information

Detail-Oriented: A meticulous approach to data analysis and reporting

Project Management & Organizational Skills: Highly organized with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously

Flexible and customer/client service oriented

Strong negotiation skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be flexible in a fast-paced environment

Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or another related field