Summary

Indirect Procurement Analyst position will provide detailed category attributes within indirect expenses and support the demand planning process within our direct expenses. The Indirect Procurement Analyst will be a valuable resource that will work directly with the Logistics and Indirect Procurement Director to enable process improvements with actionable data. This position will also be a key contributor in maintaining a Procurement score card (KPI) and important weekly reports that will be shared with our stakeholders and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Quarterly analysis of company expenses including capital separated within expense categories
• Research categories to understand the breadth of the supplier base and their capabilities
• Implement quarterly reviews for strategic suppliers to support communication and continuous improvements
• Attend and participate with suppliers and stakeholders in weekly, monthly, or quarterly meetings
• Align with Suppliers, Finance, Purchasing, Business Development and Operations to enable the sales organization to satisfy demand in the trade
• Become the company expert utilizing the Columbia Distributing sourcing tool and leverage with select users within the company
• Continually educate our business partners on the timeline within the ordering process to warehouse/branch delivery
• Other tasks or projects as assigned

Key Competencies

• Must be able to work in cross functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for learning, leading and problem solving
• Strong computer and data analysis skills
• Project Management
• Process driven
• The ability to influence stakeholders

Work Environment

• Mostly corporate office along with warehouse/distribution in a multi-unit business model

Physical Demands

• Mostly office environment but lifting of up to 25 pounds might be needed when working certain categories

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days/hours of work are flexible and may include minimal weekends or off hours during stages of different projects when needed.

Travel

Approximately 5%

Required Minimum Education and Experience

• Ability to work in a high growth organization delivering results during times of ambiguity
• High School Diploma or GED
• Purchasing or alignment around key responsibilities

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Procurement Manager