Procurement Goods & Services Analyst

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

The Procurement Goods & Analyst is responsible for helping to establish and adhere to purchasing guidelines based on the strategies and goals of the Indirect Procurement team. This individual is highly motivated, analytical, and thrives in a team environment. They will research and compare suppliers, goods, and services and prepare cost-benefit analysis reports. Finally, they will select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.

This position will require the candidate to report and work from the office five days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Negotiates an aggressive and fair price with the vendor/suppliers, draft purchase agreements, and coordinate the delivery of the goods or services.
• Analyzes current market trends within the industry based on sales or performance data; as well as to forecast future performance and make procurement recommendations accordingly.
• Provides financial analysis for current and future projects, and as well daily operations.
• Works closely with vendor/suppliers to ensure all purchases are received timely, products and services meet expectations, and variances are accurately resolved.
• Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
• Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records.
• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Provides technical advice and leadership on major projects to ensure correct and continuous supply of products and services.
• Works effectively with teammates and customers to coordinate plans for standardizing best practices across multiple locations and business units.
• Writes, corrects, and makes modifications to various procedures related to the procurement process
• Performs post-reward analytics to measure demand and consumption.
• Performs special analysis and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 or more years of buying experience is required.
• Strong financial analysis and research skills required.
• MSOffice knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Flexible and agile team player.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Office environment
• Limited travel required

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.