Procurement Analyst

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for executing end to end Procure to Pay (P2P) activities to support manufacturing operations at a single site. This role ensures continuity of supply, transactional accuracy, supplier performance, and compliance with procurement policies while supporting production schedules, inventory objectives, and financial controls. The position works closely with Site Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Accounts Payable to ensure materials and services are purchased efficiently and paid accurately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Identify, select, qualify, and form strategic partnerships with suppliers based on product development strategies and engineering | manufacturing needs within framework of ASSA ABLOY strategic direction.
• Evaluate suppliers' capabilities with regard to quality, technology, service, cost competitiveness, capacity, financial strengths, flexibility, and commitment.
• Negotiate the best price and terms as well as ongoing expectations. Execute master purchase agreements.
• Develop sourcing and overall supply chain strategies

• Execute end to end P2P activities including requisition review, purchase order creation, receipt confirmation, and invoice issue resolution
• Work with various departments in addition to suppliers to identify opportunities for cost savings, maximize on-time delivery, minimize inventory and help resolve quality issues.
• Develop and implement computerized procurement records including items purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and performance.
• Ability to manage delivery gaps and expedite needed material to minimize supply interruptions.
• Develop and implement vendor and purchase order files.
• Conform with the organization’s ISO 9001 & 14001 requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation to enable them to perform these essential functions should discuss their needs with Human Resources.  EMS will provide reasonable accommodations to such individuals unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on EMS or the individual is a direct threat.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL

This job may require travel up to 50% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 

Education and/or Experience:

•        A Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5 years of experience is required for this position, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Engineering.

Computer Skills

•        Proficiency in MS Office

Language Ability

•        For business and safety reasons, ability to write reports and business correspondence in English and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, technicians, and assemblers in English.

Quality Commitment

•        Assist the organization with establishing practices that align with ISO requirements.

Other Skills

•        Strong negotiation skills with a collaborative approach are necessary.

•        In depth knowledge of relevant processes, particularly in International Logistics and Trade, Corrugate, and Aluminum Extrusions.

•        Good interpersonal and social skills, with the ability to solve problems collaboratively across functional groups.  

•        Analytical individual who can be strategic and possess the ability to drive short-term operational objectives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

While performing the functions of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, step and kneel; use hands, reach with hands and arms; communicate clearly and effectively.  The employee may also be frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. 

The noise level in the work and shop environment is moderate to loud.

While performing the duties of this position the employee may occasionally be required to work near fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee may also be required to work near moving mechanical parts.