Sr. Purchasing Analyst

Career Opportunities with Wm. B. Reily & Company, Inc. Careers at Reily Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Responsibilities include working with on Supplier best practices, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) framework- including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Service Level Agreements (SLA). Support all purchasing analysis with day to day operations. Manage specific suppliers/categories to reduce costs, manage risk and drive continuous improvements. Contribute & support the contract decisions/selections of the Purchasing Director (PD). Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop and communicate objectives, scope and strategies to suppliers as it relates to SPM Support the PD in developing, implementing, and monitoring supplier scorecards. Key stake holder in the success of trace gains system for supplier performance content. For designated categories: monitor, analyze and report on trends, in accordance with contract terms and best practices. Make recommendations for improvements, ie: better contract terms, etc.; present analysis and recommendations to PD. Negotiate pricing and contracts. Maintain relevant ingredient and packaging knowledge. Facilitate and lead supplier performance meetings/reviews. Maintain relevant co-packer knowledge, who does what, especially with our selected suppliers and their competition. Develop supplier relationships to quickly resolve issues, create and execute the category strategy, and ensure supplier alignment with the direction of the business. Participate in SKU rationalization for all co-packer finished goods, Film, Labels, Packaging, Glue, Shrink Wrap, pallets etc. Provide Master Data support for new items, by populating AX/D365 with key data and working with finance to have it costed and activated. Document Cost Savings/Risk Mitigation and other improvements. Collaborate with sales, finance, marketing, and operations teams to manage inventory position and load scheduling. Balances price, delivery, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalizes the supply base for the assigned area of responsibility. Create purchase orders. Manage inventory levels for these items. Aids related departments when applicable (buyers, supplier invoice discrepancies with accounting, non-conforming material, supplier root cause and corrective actions with quality). Interact with suppliers to manage portfolio including forecast, ordering, and expediting of material. Review current work practices and look for opportunities to streamline and more effectively manage process. Help to develop innovative solutions, approaches, methodologies that address present and future supply chain requirements. Manage product life cycle for seasonal & product of the month items. Provides reports and analytical data to marketing, sales and PD. Participate in process improvement projects as needed. Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Adhere to Reily Purchasing Policies and Procedures and communicate/reinforce with stakeholders. Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect. Participates and practices BRC rules and regulations. Required Skills & Experience 5 to 8+ years of experience with forecasting, replenishment, purchasing and extensive experience working with suppliers at all levels. Bachelor’s Degree in business related field preferred. Ability to analyze and summarize data for presentation. Experience analyzing markets, best practices, etc. Self-starter who takes the initiative to explore opportunities and problem solve.

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