Procurement Analyst - Metals Division

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Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Analyst to support the Metal Divsions team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing our procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. This position requires a highly analytical mindset combined with excellent communication skills to support the procurement department in making data-driven decisions. As a Procurement Analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, evaluating supplier performance, and identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and supply chain to align procurement initiatives with organizational goals. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and a continuous drive for process improvement. The ideal candidate will have experience with procurement software, strong negotiation capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. Joining our team means being part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional development. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive procurement success and enhance operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity and contribute to our organization's growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze procurement data, market trends, supplier performance, and spend categories to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and forecasts on procurement metrics, inventory levels, and supplier performance
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs (Requests for Proposals), RFQs (Requests for Quotations), and contract reviews
• Monitor contract compliance, track purchase orders, and resolve issues related to deliveries and/or discrepancies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., finance, operations, and procurement teams) to align purchasing with business needs
• Conduct market research and benchmark pricing to inform negotiations and decisions
• Monthly verification of all material receipts against invoices to include processing of lead invoices in the lead verification system for accounting and finance to ensure all vendors are paid on time and month-end financial close requirements are met
• Create and update various reports needed for month-end financial close
• Perform cost forecasting, budget vs actual analysis related to divisional operations
• Ensure adherence to company policies, regulations, and ethical standards in procurement activities

Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of procurement experience preferred but not required
• Skilled at organizing and prioritizing tasks and making sound technical and business decisions aligned with company objectives
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills - effective across multiple cross-functional boundaries
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Open and candid communication style; willingness to challenge decision-making processes before action is taken
• Self-starter with creative drive for continuous improvement
• Strong analytical, mathematical, computer, and basic business skills; adept at distilling clarity and optimal solutions from abstract information
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and manufacturing software (ERP, MRP systems)

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, economics or a related field

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder and supplier interactions
• Negotiation abilities and mathematical aptitude for cost modeling
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical mindset with a focus on compliance and risk management
• Adaptability to evolving market conditions and technology
• Basic understanding of finance and accounting
• Possess a “continuous improvement mindset”; always looking for ways to improve processes, procedures, and products
• Ability and willingness to complete required administrative tasks; with strong record-keeping skills
• Ability to communicate and work with co-workers, external contractors, vendors, and management (either in-person, telephone, email, and memos)
• Ability to use reason and analytical skills as needed
• Ability to work independently and with a team (a motivated self-starter)

• Ability to exchange accurate information with all levels of the organization
• Present a positive, professional image to others (internal and external, as applicable) and retain composure under stressful conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401K savings plan
• Annual bonus
• 9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Employee assistance programs
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities
• Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company.