What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Analyst position at Allegheny Educational Systems?
Responsibilities:
- Solicit, negotiate, award and implement contracts/purchase orders for materials/services; resolve problems regarding material delivery, price discrepancies, quality issues, and invoice discrepancies.
- Participate in procurement initiatives/projects to maximize the value of purchased goods and services in accordance with product/service specifications;
- Identify cost savings opportunities and process improvements;
- Develop, implement and manage supplier relationships and supplier performance
- Support materials management and inventory control programs
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or a related field
- 2 - 4 years related experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge in reading/understanding drawings/blueprints, etc.
- High proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person