10001 Purchasing Senior Analyst

Description

The Purchasing Senior Analyst is integral to the procurement department's vendor and supplier management. This entails analyzing reports derived from data collection on sourcing, contracts, supplier performance, and vendor management. The analyst is tasked with identifying and evaluating vendors and suppliers on local, regional, and global scales. Moreover, they collaborate closely with various departments on projects, fostering strong purchasing relationships by offering cost-saving recommendations and building rapport. Additionally, the position involves assisting with contract and agreement administration, while also serving as a liaison to departmental managers, providing procurement training and education in alignment with Grupo Bimbo's purchasing philosophy and policies.

Responsibilities
Assisting in facilitated planning, development, review, and implementation of supplier management strategy to achieve financial and inventory objectives.
Assisting in sourcing, building, and maintaining business relationships with vendors and suppliers, in a positive manner.
Assisted in tracking, monitoring, and reporting of supplier non-conformance.
Recommended and implemented solutions for the improvement of processes and tools of setting up vendors and contract management.
Assisting in developing and implementing purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Assist in creating SOP’s and Procedures for Vendors and Suppliers
Source vendors for materials, equipment, or supplies across all operational domains.
Assisting in the creation and maintenance of catalogs for each Vendor/Supplier to facilitate the purchasing process.
Assisting in the management of Agreements for different Suppliers (Creation, Changes, Validation, termination, etc.)
Management of vendors and suppliers within the system, setup, validation of work papers, changes, terminations, and negotiation of payment terms, among other tasks.
Assisting with contract management.
Responsible for the Supplier Site management, providing access and Training to our Vendors and Suppliers.
Entering purchase orders into the system as needed by the team.
Support the Purchasing team in different tasks as requested.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a similar role.
Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with procurement software and systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
Team Player
Excellent Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet, Oracle