Sourcing Analyst for Bakery Ingredients

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Aspire Bakeries Full time

Aspire Bakeries stands as a prominent North American baking enterprise, renowned for its specialty frozen baked goods. Our legacy is built upon leading bakery brands, offering an innovative array of products including breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries. With a network of 14 bakeries across North America, we are dedicated to fostering innovation, anticipating consumer trends, and surpassing customer expectations. At Aspire Bakeries, we uphold the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care, which guide us in achieving excellence in People Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Collaboration.

As a Procurement Analyst specializing in Ingredients, you will be instrumental in optimizing our ingredient sourcing data while delivering exceptional service to our bakeries. This role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational capabilities, and effective communication skills to manage our SAP database, address challenges, and collaborate across various departments. If you have a passion for data analytics and building relationships, this position offers a unique opportunity to enhance our sourcing processes and ensure seamless interactions for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

SAP Database Management

  • Utilize your expertise in SAP and operational processes to oversee database management, address purchase price variances, resolve invoice discrepancies, facilitate vendor registration, and provide operational support to bakeries, ensuring supply continuity with minimal rework.
  • Engage in a range of routine and non-routine communications with multiple suppliers, R&D teams, bakeries, Accounts Payable, and other relevant parties to gather essential information that supports bakery requirements, including pricing, specifications, timing, and availability.
  • Assist in the setup of new ingredients within the Aspire Bakeries system, coordinating with all stakeholders impacted, including R&D, Regulatory, FSQA, and Operations.
  • Act as a resource for analytical and SAP support for members of the Procurement team.

Project Involvement

  • Contribute to sourcing initiatives or projects, inquiries, negotiations, and supplier follow-ups as assigned by management.
  • Collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, and Commercialization teams to address costing and pricing inquiries.

Sourcing Support

  • Assist with analysis and data entry across various procurement categories.
  • Support Category Managers in supplier and product qualification processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with bakery contacts to address business needs and anticipate necessary changes for a seamless ERP experience.
  • Participate in the annual budget and standard cost development processes.
  • Help administer RFP / RFQ / RFI processes.
  • Provide support to bakeries facing supply challenges.

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.
  • Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills with the ability to structure analyses for complex problem-solving.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and research skills are essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Prior experience with SAP is advantageous.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contributions of each team member. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on various factors, including location, shift, education, skills, and experience. The listed pay scale is generally for candidates meeting the specified qualifications and requirements outlined in this job description. Additional compensation may be considered for candidates exceeding these qualifications. We offer a competitive compensation package that acknowledges your experience, credentials, and education, alongside a comprehensive benefits program to meet your needs. Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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