General Purchasing Analyst

We are looking for a Purchasing Analyst to assist a global company in Fountain Valley, CA. The role is onsite, working with a great team and pays up to $38/hr DOE.

Assignments as a General Purchasing Analyst will include:

RFQ (Request for Quote) process, pricing review and negotiation; research, compile and analyze data to ensure supplier quotations are in line with the benchmark.

Track and manage cost, research and explain any variances; track and manage yearly cost savings, on time delivery quotes along with agreements and COI updates.

Work closely with admins to provide thorough guidelines and assist them with any trouble shooting. Review Purchase Requests and create Purchase Orders for all locations as well as process related invoices.

• Perform the buying function for the purchasing of goods and services in accordance with Corporate Purchasing policies and procedures. Create manual Purchase Requests for the corporate office and process invoices accordingly. Analyze purchase requests for the best available purchasing method, pricing, terms and conditions, quantity discounts, quality, and service. Prepare and enter purchase orders into SAP system with all required detailed information. Assist PDC managers and administrators have better understanding of using SAP system and to make Purchase process more prompt and convenient. Keep track of monthly Use tax report. Assist new locations with necessary purchasing procedures and SAP training.
• Assist with sourcing of qualified suppliers, development of specifications, product standardization, negotiations, development of clear and concise contracts, and acting as liaison with supplier issues. Manage bid process including solicitation, analysis, negotiations and evaluation recommendations. Analyze the Company's purchasing requirements, research market conditions and recommend improvements for purchasing procedures and strategies.
• Assist with corporate event purchases and collaborate on tasks within the General Affairs team, including asset audits, event planning and preparation, and supporting department operations.
• Identify strategies and implement tactics to achieve annualized net savings
• Support and guide all locations' admins with SAP system issues and general purchasing procedure.
• Work closely with Finance Dept. on vendor management and Invoice procedure as well as Asset purchases.
• Develop and maintain tracking system.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 2-4 years of experience in Purchasing
• Must have experience working with SAP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.