Procurement Analyst I

Indotronix is seeking an :

Onsite Job :Procurement Analyst I
Duration: 3+ Months
Work Location: 7822 S 46th -St-Phoenix-AZ
Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Work Schedule: 4/40

Position Description

The role is responsible for supporting purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and maintaining effective communication with suppliers to meet operational requirements. This position plays a key part in managing purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving issues that may impact production or service schedules.

Expediting Activities

• Monitor open purchase orders and expedite deliveries to ensure on-time arrival of materials.

• Identify potential delays, escalate issues, and coordinate corrective action with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Track and report order status changes, highlighting risks to schedule.

Supplier Communication & Follow-Up

• Request and track supplier acknowledgements to confirm receipt and acceptance of purchase orders.

• Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding order status, changes, and delivery commitments.

• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships to support proactive issue resolution.

Resolving Receiving / Purchase Order Discrepancies

• Investigate and resolve mismatches between received materials and purchase order requirements, including quantity, pricing, part numbers, and documentation issues.

• Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and suppliers to correct discrepancies and ensure accurate system transactions.

• Drive timely resolution of open receiving issues to prevent inventory inaccuracies and production delays.

Skills Required

Technical & Process Skills

• Understanding of procurement processes, ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle systems, etc.).

• Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and supplier documentation.

• Knowledge of supply chain flow: purchasing → receiving → inventory → production.

• Experience resolving receiving/PO discrepancies (quantity, price, part number mismatches).

• Familiarity with lead times, material planning concepts, and basic inventory management.

Supplier & Communication Skills

• Strong follow-up and supplier communication skills to ensure PO acknowledgements and delivery commitments.

• Ability to build productive supplier relationships and navigate escalations professionally.

• Clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional coordination.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.

• Basic data analysis skills to track expediting priorities, PO status, and supplier performance metrics.

• Attention to detail to catch discrepancies before they impact production.

Organizational & Prioritization Skills

• Ability to manage multiple open orders, expedite priorities, and time-sensitive issues.

• Strong focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate records.

Soft Skills

• Customer-service mindset toward internal stakeholders (Planning, Receiving, Production, Quality).

• Resilience and adaptability, especially when dealing with supplier delays or sudden material shortages.

Skills Preferred

• Strong Excel skills preferred.

• Effective communicator.

Experience Required

• Purchasing/Procurement experience.

Education / Experience Required

• 2–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or related materials management functions; or

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.